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BP53 DJJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 141,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret,heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,871 miles

Both Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Fail 24 Jun 2024 131,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,205 miles

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front offside section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front offside section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,918 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,833 miles

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

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded away from silencer

handbrake coming up high

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,314 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,389 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

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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BP53 DJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP53 DJJ, 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 BP53 DJJ registered?

BP53 DJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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