2004 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · VK54 BUF
2004 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 93,842 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK54 BUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2025
- 93,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK54 BUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Outback (VK54 BUF) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VK54 BUF Mileage History
- 12/01/202270,436 mi
- 05/01/202375,713 mi+5,277 mi
- 10/01/202375,713 mi
- 08/01/202486,625 mi+10,912 mi
- 21/03/202593,842 mi+7,217 mi
Average of roughly 7,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk3 (BP)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Petrol)Serious
The 2.5L petrol still suffers from external head-gasket leaks that eventually require an engine-out repair, showing as oil leaking onto the exhaust (burning-oil smell), coolant loss or overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant and exhaust leaks as failure areas on this generation.
- Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)Moderate
Knocks and clunks from the front end over bumps and on full-lock turns are commonly traced to worn strut top mounts or suspension bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on the Outback, so front-end knocks should be investigated at a viewing.
- Rear Subframe and Underbody CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe, suspension mounts and underbody, often before the body panels look rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if left unchecked.
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