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BP53 LBK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,472 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 132,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,568 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,567 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,100 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 115,072 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,768 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,637 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,149 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 68,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,411 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,056 miles

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 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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