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BG54 YCD

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,450 mi
Last recorded163,450 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YCD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 163,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 163,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 155,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 152,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 148,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 143,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,400 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 122,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,768 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,544 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre balding on outside edge and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,184 miles

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

n/s/r tyre balding on outside edge and close to legal limit

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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BG54 YCD is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG54 YCD, 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 BG54 YCD registered?

BG54 YCD is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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