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BP53 LBG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,821 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,864 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 84,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 74,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,244 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wear on inner edge slight

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre showing wear on outer edge tacking or under inflation ?

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre showing wear on outer edge tacking or under inflation ?

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2008 43,001 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly started to perish/crack

nearside rear tyre edges are worn

offside rear tyre inner edge is worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,163 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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 LBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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