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CE54 EWT

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EWT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,968 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 137,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 127,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,244 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,895 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,943 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,655 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,074 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,279 miles

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

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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CE54 EWT is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CE54 EWT, 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 CE54 EWT registered?

CE54 EWT is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for CE54 EWT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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