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BV53 ZLK

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZLK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush debonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush debonding (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres cracking in treads

Fail 21 Jun 2017 141,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush debonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush perishing (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres cracking in treads

washers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 136,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 135,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 135,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 132,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 12,166 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,113 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 ZLK is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 93,142 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV53 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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