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HS03 OCG

2003 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,807 mi
Last recorded24,807 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OCG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,807 miles

Both front inner constent velocity boots leaking

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,005 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,233 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 33,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HS03 OCG is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HS03 OCG, 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 HS03 OCG registered?

HS03 OCG is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 OCG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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