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DR03 MAT

2013 Subaru Outback

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,983 mi
Last recorded132,983 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 MAT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 132,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,050 miles

DPF warning lamp flashing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,882 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,421 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords &wires exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,002 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres starting to scrub on inner shoulders

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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DR03 MAT is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 72,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DR03 MAT, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DR03 MAT is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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