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BD53 LVL

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,911 mi
Last recorded162,911 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 162,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 162,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 150,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,114 miles

Centre 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn to limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,830 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,247 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 LVL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

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

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