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BJ54 KDF

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 143,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,098 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 120,098 miles

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

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

cruise light flashing

engine check light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,282 miles

Front suspension arm lower bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 82,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 82,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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BJ54 KDF is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ54 KDF, 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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BJ54 KDF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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