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NG53 UAA

2003 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 UAA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,324 miles

Front D bushes worn

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 135,324 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front D bushes worn

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers deteriorated

centre exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 129,530 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn/scored

both rear brake discs worn/scored

both wipers deteriorated

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,765 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,194 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,360 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,360 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,496 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,395 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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NG53 UAA is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG53 UAA, 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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NG53 UAA is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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