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VN54 DGF

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,210 mi
Last recorded191,210 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DGF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 191,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear seat belt slightly damaged

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2023 180,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 161,797 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 161,797 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 148,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 148,725 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,866 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,866 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,334 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,692 miles

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

Offside Front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease from clip

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,269 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all discs have wear and lipped

n/s/r tyre has cracking around side-walls

o/s/r discs is scored

Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,104 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all discs have wear and lipped

n/s/r tyre has cracking around side-walls

o/s/r discs is scored

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,044 miles

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

front no.plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,188 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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VN54 DGF is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN54 DGF, 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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VN54 DGF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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