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AF54 XDR

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

204,244 mi
Last recorded204,244 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XDR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 204,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 192,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 178,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 178,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 169,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 159,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 119,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,989 miles

Baby seat fitted to o/side rear cannot check seat belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has play in a ball joint

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,950 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

offside headlight bulb cover not fitted (cover loose in engine bay)

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage has play in a ball joint

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,429 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,023 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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AF54 XDR is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF54 XDR, 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 AF54 XDR registered?

AF54 XDR is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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