MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight surface rust rear
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear subframe corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear subframe corroded
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears where it goes through the floor (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush beam (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush beam (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 LBK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LBK, 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 LBK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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