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HV54 APK

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 APK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 175,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 170,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 170,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 170,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 169,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 169,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 164,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,821 miles

near side and off side rear drop links have movement

rear brake pads low

rear subfram rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2016 160,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side and off side rear drop links have movement

rear brake pads low

rear subfram rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 156,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear and centre exhaust deteriorated on joint x2

Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,549 miles

rear no plate beging to delaminate

Fail 8 Apr 2015 154,549 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 151,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated on joints

Pass 19 Mar 2014 151,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated on joints

Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,801 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Traction control warning lamp on during test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 147,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs worn

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Traction control warning lamp on during test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,302 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 130,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,709 miles

Bonnet not closing securely

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 113,707 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bonnet not closing securely

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some bulbs (leds) of fog light inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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HV54 APK is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV54 APK, 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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HV54 APK is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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