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BD53 LSJ

2003 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,389 mi
Last recorded43,389 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,782 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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BD53 LSJ is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD53 LSJ, 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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BD53 LSJ is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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