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R54 VSM

2002 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Outback91,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 VSM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,650 miles

corrosion is evident on this vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 115,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,809 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis sections

engine management light staying on

v d c light staying on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

engine management light staying on

v d c light staying on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,314 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,330 miles

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

both front tyres worn in centre near wear bands

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,253 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear silencer corroding

stone chip in windscrean n/s

Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,228 miles

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust section

n/s front tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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R54 VSM is a 2002 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R54 VSM, 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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What year was R54 VSM registered?

R54 VSM is a 2002 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R54 VSM safe to buy?

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