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BD53 LTE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 144,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin back box corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin back box corroding

under body of vehicle corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,305 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 122,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 122,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,196 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,250 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Air bag warning light on.

Engine managment warning light on.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside door mirror glass insecure.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,634 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 LTE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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