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HX53 EFE

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,014 mi
Last recorded79,014 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EFE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,014 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 79,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,902 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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HX53 EFE is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX53 EFE, 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 HX53 EFE registered?

HX53 EFE is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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