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WJ54 RFZ

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

128,617 mi
Last recorded128,617 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 RFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,494 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have heavy corrosion

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres at 1.6mm

Fail 29 Nov 2024 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have heavy corrosion

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,076 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s and o/s rear top suspension caps rusting

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine has oil leak

n/s and o/s rear top suspension caps rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,733 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

n/s and o/s rear top suspension caps rusting

p,a,s fluid a bit low

part of n/s side repeater not working

rear middle exhaust joint welded and has slight leak

Fail 8 Jul 2022 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

n/s and o/s rear top suspension caps rusting

p,a,s fluid a bit low

rear middle exhaust joint welded and has slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 90,315 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))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer at Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,428 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR Front subframe mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,161 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage o/s near rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,160 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage o/s near rack (2.3.3b)

both rear exhaust box flanges heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,695 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,881 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,584 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,081 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 34,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,692 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 RFZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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