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WJ54 RDY

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 RDY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,670 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images only just at acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres are 12yrs old

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,361 miles

Corrosion front and rear subframes

Corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion rear underside

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

Weak headlight aim images

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,859 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,875 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,873 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all drop link rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,909 miles

rear brake pads worn

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

slight uneven service brake application between rears

weak headlight aim images

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,850 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2014 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,481 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,622 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 18 Oct 2011 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,124 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,780 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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WJ54 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WJ54 RDY, 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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WJ54 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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