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GP53 HCL

2003 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,023 mi
Last recorded185,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HCL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2014 185,023 miles

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

engine noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2013 173,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 168,690 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 152,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 138,394 miles

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)

cut in nearside front tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,017 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,148 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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GP53 HCL is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GP53 HCL, 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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What year was GP53 HCL registered?

GP53 HCL is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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