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K3 SPD

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,010 mi
Last recorded124,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SPD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes covered with sealer

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump and pipes from pump covered in grese (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 112,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 110,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,703 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,434 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,541 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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K3 SPD is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K3 SPD, 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 K3 SPD registered?

K3 SPD is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is K3 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 SPD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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