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YO54 AXW

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AXW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 115,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,811 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,792 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 67,488 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,355 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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YO54 AXW is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YO54 AXW, 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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YO54 AXW is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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