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YA53 VUK

2003 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VUK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,306 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 129,306 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,240 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2011 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YA53 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA53 VUK, 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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YA53 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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