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KP54 XAA

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

218,088 mi
Last recorded218,088 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 XAA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 218,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

tailgate handle sticks

Fail 22 Aug 2018 218,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on o/s front inner tread (marked with yellow crayon) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

tailgate handle sticks

Fail 31 Jul 2018 218,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside reverse light not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

tailgate handle stuck

Fail 24 Mar 2018 216,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre tread has small cut in tread

centre exhaust flange weak

Pass 31 May 2017 208,757 miles

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

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

engine light on

exhaust joint behind cat badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 194,204 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 144,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,207 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 127,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 109,512 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

both front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 29 Dec 2011 109,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slight corrosion

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,009 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 89,009 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,009 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,022 miles

front no'plate slightly damaged

slight engine knock

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,809 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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KP54 XAA is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KP54 XAA, 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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KP54 XAA is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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