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WU54 FME

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,590 mi
Last recorded169,590 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 FME
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 169,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 138,047 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 1 Jun 2016 122,788 miles

battery clamp slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipes rubber hangers perished

Pass 8 May 2015 115,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 105,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 96,064 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 17 Jul 2012 84,754 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,617 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 66,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,515 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 6 Aug 2009 40,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,350 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,348 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre getting low

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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WU54 FME is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU54 FME, 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 WU54 FME registered?

WU54 FME is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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