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LU51 LAP

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 LAP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 136,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 136,300 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 Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 129,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine nosey

rear subframe in vary poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,329 miles

rear subframe in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2022 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 120,348 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,196 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

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

Central Rear Exhaust flanges thin.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,223 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flanges very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,448 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very badly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,880 miles

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 exhaust hanger corroded off

exhaust badly corroded rear and centre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,274 miles

Centre exhaust braking at front joints

Rear exhaust joints detearated bad

Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre exhaust braking at front joints

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joints detearated bad

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,527 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust system corroded badly in places

Fail 3 Nov 2014 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust system corroded badly in places

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,860 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,910 miles

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

N/S/R tyre pucture repaired on apex of tread to outer wall

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

N/S/R tyre pucture repaired on apex of tread to outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,717 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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LU51 LAP is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LU51 LAP, 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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LU51 LAP is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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