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PJ53 VNO

2003 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VNO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,645 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes perrished

Rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wishbone rear bushes perrished

Rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,063 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face wear lip / corroded on outer rubbing track area (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog light 4 leds out

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,094 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face wear lip / corroded on outer rubbing track area (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog light 4 leds out

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,552 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear fog light 4 led's inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,742 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,388 miles

4 led lights inop on rear fog light

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,234 miles

Rear fog light - 4 leds inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,050 miles

Front discs pitted and corroded especially inner faces

Front pads wearing thin

Rear fog light - Some LEDs not working but more than 50% illuminated

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre is scrubbing on outer edge

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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PJ53 VNO is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJ53 VNO, 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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PJ53 VNO is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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