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BF54 XEU

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XEU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 136,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 131,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 128,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,770 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 125,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 117,951 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 117,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak From radiator lower area.

Pass 20 May 2021 97,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 93,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 89,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,055 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,766 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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BF54 XEU is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 BF54 XEU, 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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BF54 XEU is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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