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AF53 UGC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UGC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,132 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

EML on

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust lambda emissions only just met

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both brakes appear to be binding

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps deteriorated, no beam pattern produced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both brakes appear to be binding

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,998 miles

1 n/s rear tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,313 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,449 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AF53 UGC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 UGC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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