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BP53 RMV

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,181 mi
Last recorded179,181 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 179,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 179,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 163,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 149,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,111 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,168 miles

both front tyres wearing @ inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,764 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,764 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,786 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,676 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 RMV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

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

Is BP53 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 RMV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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