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RV54 KJZ

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 KJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,034 miles

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

both rear hand brake readings low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,667 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,667 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 75,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,632 miles

exhaust y piece blowing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,632 miles

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

exhaust y piece blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,604 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,554 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,993 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,963 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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RV54 KJZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV54 KJZ, 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 RV54 KJZ registered?

RV54 KJZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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