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AJ53 WMG

2003 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,058 mi
Last recorded165,058 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WMG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 165,058 miles

Central Front Upper rear view mirror missing

Central Front number plate cracked but not easily misread

Central Rear Lower differential bushes perished

Central Rear general corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 165,058 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Upper rear view mirror missing

Central Front number plate cracked but not easily misread

Central Rear Lower differential bushes perished

Central Rear general corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,908 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 151,908 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust under vehical

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 149,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 137,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 137,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 131,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tailgate outer handle slightly sticky.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to offside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust box joints starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 113,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust box joints starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f bumper damage.

n/s/r tyre slightly deflated.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r exhaust box slightly damaged.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres deteriorated.

o/s/r exhaust box slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,259 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,387 miles

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

front number stained

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate small stain

small split in nearside wiper blade

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 WMG is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ53 WMG, 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 WMG is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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