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AJ53 ECC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ECC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe rusted through behind off side front wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,526 miles

metal brake pipes rusting next to union behind rear floor

off side and near side front lower swivel joint boots split

Fail 16 Jan 2024 107,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

metal brake pipes rusting next to union behind rear floor

off side and near side front lower swivel joint boots split

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,306 miles

off side and near side rear metal brake pipes quite badly rusting next to valve unit

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,039 miles

near side front shock absorber leaking / worn

Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

near side front shock absorber leaking / worn

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,276 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

Fail 17 Dec 2018 88,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,379 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 83,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,375 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

off side and near side front tyres edges badly worn down and bald in places

Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,360 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part near side rear hose rubbing on chassis (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

off side and near side front tyres edges badly worn down and bald in places

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,333 miles

Various suspension bushes perished

Head lamp lenses in poor condition

EML light on

Exhaust system corroded and baffles loose

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wqorn on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2015 75,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

EML light on

Exhaust system corroded and baffles loose

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wqorn on edges

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Dec 2014 68,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,199 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,263 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,974 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,461 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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AJ53 ECC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 ECC, 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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AJ53 ECC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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