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BV53 TRZ

2003 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,876 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,925 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)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edege

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,925 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)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edege

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,648 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on edge (borderline pass)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,159 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 30 Oct 2013 96,367 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,133 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,368 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,792 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,792 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,269 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,314 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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BV53 TRZ is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV53 TRZ, 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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BV53 TRZ is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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