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BU54 KNH

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 KNH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 135,487 miles

All wheel arch areas are soiled heavily

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is soiled heavily in places

Fail 24 Nov 2021 135,486 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All wheel arch areas are soiled heavily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is soiled heavily in places

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is getting close to the wear indicators

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2019 126,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 126,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,078 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,545 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,545 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front brake discs surface area corroded

offside rear tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,486 miles

Both front brake disc's showing signs of corrosion

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

N/S washer jet inop

O/S front tyre outer wall and N/S rear tyre inner wall have cuts but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,191 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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BU54 KNH is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU54 KNH, 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 BU54 KNH registered?

BU54 KNH is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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