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KD53 DZH

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DZH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 170,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 167,869 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 165,975 miles

Front Windscreen damage zone A

Nearside Front Track rod end locking device missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 165,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose to Caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damage zone A

Nearside Front Track rod end locking device missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 162,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 155,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 133,292 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 133,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 121,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 121,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 98,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,708 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note front discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,989 miles

note front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,757 miles

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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KD53 DZH is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD53 DZH, 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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KD53 DZH is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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