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BD53 LSC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,740 mi
Last recorded133,740 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 93,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,042 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,959 miles

rear silencer mounting broken but is still well supported.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,678 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,265 miles

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

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

front & rear brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,679 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 LSC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

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

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