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BD53 LOJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 114,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 110,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,316 miles

advise exhaust corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emits slight smoke during emissions test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,569 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,670 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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BD53 LOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD53 LOJ, 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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BD53 LOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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