MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front and rear suspension coroded
outer sills plastic covered both sides
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within suspension and rear differential cross-member support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre getting low
advise both headlamp beam patterns dim
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal anti-slip missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal anti-slip missing
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Front undershields and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers little reduced damping effect
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking side of tank pipes area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Front undershields and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers little reduced damping effect
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (from pipe) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All suspension components & chassis showing sign of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
O/s & n/s sill covers fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from interior mirror ()
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from interior mirror ()
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear exhaust mntg broken and insecure
rear exhaust poor condition
vibration from exhaust ?
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear exhaust mntg broken and insecure
rear exhaust poor condition
vibration from exhaust ?
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BP53 DAO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BP53 DAO, 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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BP53 DAO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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