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AJ53 WLR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 136,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken - system still supported

Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken - system still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,139 miles

o/s/f mirror taped on

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f mirror taped on

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 91,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,989 miles

ADVISE - FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,882 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,694 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both Rear Tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,508 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 WLR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ53 WLR, 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 AJ53 WLR registered?

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

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