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FV53 VBA

2003 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,690 mi
Last recorded15,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VBA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,690 miles

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

Offside revers ligth not working

Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 13,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,574 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner tread

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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FV53 VBA is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV53 VBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 VBA registered?

FV53 VBA is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is FV53 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 VBA have outstanding finance?

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