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AF53 VHD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,689 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,087 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin but ok. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,584 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play felt/heard N/s/f possibly link rod?

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,584 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play felt/heard N/s/f possibly link rod?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,114 miles

Front pads getting down, but ok . front discs corroding.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,735 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,580 miles

NSF tyre inner edge wearing thin

NSR tyre wearing thin

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,033 miles

wiper blades smear

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 14,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,199 miles

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 VHD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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