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AJ53 UBR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 134,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 134,572 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlight have tape covering over 50% of each lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Product ( tape) on the lens covering over 50% of the headlight. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb out. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam bulb out. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Unevenly worn on the outer edge & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside Zone A smaller than 40 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge & tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both nearside & offside rear trailing arm main bushed perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both rear hand brake grab. (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Main car battery insecure under the bonnet.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,645 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 126,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

intermediate exhaust hanger weak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,943 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UBR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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