MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Both Front Fog Lamps Not Working
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))
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))
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))
Under body surface corrosion
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front offside section (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust box hanger corroded away from silencer
handbrake coming up high
front pads getting low
n/s/r tyre starting to get low
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BP53 DJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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