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SW53 LFJ

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 99,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,146 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,742 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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SW53 LFJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW53 LFJ, 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 SW53 LFJ registered?

SW53 LFJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is SW53 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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