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AJ53 UCA

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,373 mi
Last recorded202,373 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UCA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 202,373 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 202,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brakes very noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2013 192,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 181,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 162,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2010 144,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear bushes on both fron track contol arms starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 69,665 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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AJ53 UCA is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 93,142 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 AJ53 UCA, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 UCA is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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