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AF53 VHT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,970 mi
Last recorded177,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 177,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 161,083 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 161,083 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back and front (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,853 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 109,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,222 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 VHT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHT, 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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What year was AF53 VHT registered?

AF53 VHT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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