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FA02 MZX

2002 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Subaru Outback91,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 MZX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60R16 99H (4.1.E.1)

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

EML lamp on

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015

engine oil leak...eml on.....,.o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014

engine oil leaks / e.m.l on

Fail 22 Oct 2013

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS // E.M.L ON // NS/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS // E.M.L ON // NS/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Oct 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to read mileage

Fail 3 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to read mileage

Pass 21 Sep 2011
Fail 21 Sep 2011

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010
Fail 7 Jul 2010

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 82,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,823 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,023 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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FA02 MZX is a 2002 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 FA02 MZX, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA02 MZX is a 2002 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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