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CX03 GBF

2003 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

270,481 mi
Last recorded270,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 GBF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 270,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 266,831 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 266,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 249,660 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 249,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 231,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 231,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 211,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 211,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 199,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 191,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 191,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 184,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 168,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,838 miles

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)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 115,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 114,784 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,487 miles

Brake pads look low ?

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,218 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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CX03 GBF is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX03 GBF, 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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CX03 GBF is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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