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YP03 ABF

2003 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ABF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 134,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underfloor corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,290 miles

front antiroll bar bushes slightly perished

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 130,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 123,047 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,209 miles

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

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

advise front inner pads worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,143 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

advise wipers worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,721 miles

advise n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,311 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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YP03 ABF is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YP03 ABF, 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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YP03 ABF is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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