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FX54 ZTV

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ZTV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,128 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished.

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Rear pads have 1000-1500 miles remaining approximately.

Rear wiper perished.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 127,396 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) deteriorated.

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes perished/have slight play.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have approximately 1000-1500 miles remaining.

Various exhaust joints corroded.

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar end-link has slight play in ball joint

both rear anti-roll bat D bushes worn

horn tone poor

n/s and o/s front lower arm, rear bushes becoming perished/worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar end-link has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear anti-roll bat D bushes worn

horn tone poor

n/s and o/s front lower arm, rear bushes becoming perished/worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,020 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

exhaust corroded and heat shields loose

horn tone poor

n.s front suspension lower arm rear bush becoming worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,837 miles

both front lower arm ball joint locking devices corroded/brittle

both front lower arm rear most rubber bushes becoming slightly un-bonded

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside rear anti-roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect re-secured previous temp repair, using a temporary repair (advise headlamp to be replaced) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm ball joint locking devices corroded/brittle

both front lower arm rear most rubber bushes becoming slightly un-bonded

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside rear anti-roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,483 miles

both front and rear anti roll bar end links becoming worn/slight play

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

n.s rear tyre 3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and rear anti roll bar end links becoming worn/slight play

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

n.s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,855 miles

both rear anti roll bar end links have slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side rear tyre cut on tread

Off side rear tyre cut on tread,

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

to O/S rear seat

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,937 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 25,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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FX54 ZTV is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 92,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX54 ZTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX54 ZTV is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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