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RK53 OHB

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,794 mi
Last recorded110,794 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OHB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,794 miles

Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone A

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front noplate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nsf side repeater lens is damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr brake disc outer surface is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear Anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,181 miles

Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone A

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nsf side repeater has tape on lens (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has chip in glass in Zone A

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nsf side repeater has tape on the lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nsr seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll bar ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,308 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in zone A

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front low (rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nsf side repeater has tape on lens (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes and drop links has slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 106,307 miles

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

Front Front windscreen has chip in zone A

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front low (rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nsf side repeater has tape on lens (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes and drop links has slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Nsf mirror indicator lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nsf mirror indicator lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nsf side repeater lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,419 miles

Offside front drop link boot deteriorating.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,088 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,880 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,160 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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RK53 OHB is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK53 OHB, 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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What year was RK53 OHB registered?

RK53 OHB is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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