MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
muddy underneath
noisey when driving up road
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near cat to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
muddy underneath
noisey when driving up road
Offside Rear cvboot weaping
Offside Rear suspension bolt corroding, on hub
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake flexi hoses to back plate furrels corroding
slight blow on exhaust
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald spot 205 70 15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear suspension bolt corroding, on hub
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake flexi hoses to back plate furrels corroding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s front parking light duller than o/s
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
2 drain holes in o/s front support
slight play in n/s anti roll d bush
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s wiper torn on end
o/s wiper torn on end
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 LNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD53 LNY, 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 BD53 LNY registered?
BD53 LNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2003.
Is BD53 LNY safe to buy?
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