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MK54 ZDH

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,198 mi
Last recorded154,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZDH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 154,198 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 154,047 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected NSR AND OSR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS HOLED (ABOVE SUBFRAME AND NS/OS INNER ARCH ENDS, AND REAR PANEL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY LOOSE, BUT SECURE

LARGE CRACK ACROSS ENTIRE LOWER WINDSCREEN (OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW)

SCREENWASH PUMP HAS LOW FLOW, BUT FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,066 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,066 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear inner sills corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,255 miles

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed doesn't close first time (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed doesn't close first time (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc backing plate deteriorated but secure

Fail 11 Nov 2019 133,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc backing plate deteriorated but secure

Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,411 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Nov 2018 126,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective body mount (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

slight mist of oil on power steering pipes to steering pump

Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight mist of oil on power steering pipes to steering pump

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,837 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 110,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,661 miles

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,828 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,280 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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MK54 ZDH is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MK54 ZDH, 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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MK54 ZDH is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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