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LK53 UHF

2004 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,071 mi
Last recorded259,071 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UHF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 259,071 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 253,863 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 246,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 235,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 222,345 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 214,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 201,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 201,805 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 185,059 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 176,970 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 176,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 162,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 147,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 131,447 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

e.m.l and cruise lights on.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,447 miles

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

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

e.m.l and cruise lights on.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 119,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,089 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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LK53 UHF is a 2004 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK53 UHF, 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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LK53 UHF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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