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BP53 RGX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,504 mi
Last recorded151,504 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,504 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 146,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 146,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear anti roll bar mounting corroded badly

o/s rear pad worn

Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,898 miles

advise corrosion to rear subframe

advise corrosioin to rear suspension

advise corrosion to o/s/r antiroll bar mount

Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads worn

movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,342 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,458 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,678 miles

advise wipers worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise wipers worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,766 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RAM SCORED.

OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,477 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

NOISE IN N/S FRONT BRAKE.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,367 miles

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

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.

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 RGX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

BP53 RGX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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