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BU54 WKB

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WKB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 168,033 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket has broken free of exhaust

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

Offside Front brake is binding on slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2015 168,033 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket has broken free of exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2014 161,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 153,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Surface corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 145,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 131,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,201 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 WKB is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU54 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

BU54 WKB is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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