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SX53 AJV

2003 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 AJV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,706 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s 130 o/s 120 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 90,114 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,704 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,136 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,174 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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SX53 AJV is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SX53 AJV, 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 SX53 AJV registered?

SX53 AJV is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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