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NA53 UWP

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,979 mi
Last recorded152,979 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UWP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 152,979 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both silencer joint flanges severely corroded

Reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Apr 2025 152,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both silencer joint flanges severely corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Apr 2024 152,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 152,853 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake has slight blind

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Heat shield loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear `Both exhaust silencer flange joints corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres severely perished/cracking but not down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 151,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,253 miles

all four tyres tread are perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 151,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres tread are perished

Pass 16 Jan 2019 149,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 146,176 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front lower section of sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front lower section of sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Auxiliary belt slightly damaged

Engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,298 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 130,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arms rear bushes seperating

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,326 miles

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arms rear bushes seperating

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,722 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 77,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,381 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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NA53 UWP is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NA53 UWP, 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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NA53 UWP is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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