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VU54 XNW

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,090 mi
Last recorded176,090 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XNW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 176,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 170,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 170,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 166,452 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 166,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 162,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 159,082 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 157,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 151,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 151,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 138,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 107,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,534 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 76,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VU54 XNW is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU54 XNW, 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 VU54 XNW registered?

VU54 XNW is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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