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LS53 YWL

2003 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Outback93,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YWL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 97,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,768 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,192 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 73,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,108 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,108 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 53,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2010 48,402 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,157 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,157 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,327 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 17,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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LS53 YWL is a 2003 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LS53 YWL, 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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LS53 YWL is a 2003 Subaru Outback, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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