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LJ54 PBU

2004 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PBU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,510 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S windscreen washer inop

corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle and along all rear suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2022 117,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S windscreen washer inop

corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle and along all rear suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 116,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,920 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 106,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,775 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,775 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,509 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 77,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front and rear brake discs pitted by corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front seat belt sticking slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,089 miles

both sides front and rear brake discs pitted by corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front seat belt sticking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,414 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake sticking on a small amount

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,448 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 34,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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LJ54 PBU is a 2004 Subaru Outback in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ54 PBU, 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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LJ54 PBU is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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