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SC53 DHP

2003 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DHP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,596 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 52,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,048 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,776 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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SC53 DHP is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC53 DHP, 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 SC53 DHP registered?

SC53 DHP is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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