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BV53 TGE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 128,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense obscured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense obscured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,565 miles

E.M.L light illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

E.M.L light illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,371 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,371 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 113,482 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,406 miles

Headlight beam image blurry both sides

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight beam image blurry both sides

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,298 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 99,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,929 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,123 miles

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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BV53 TGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BV53 TGE, 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 BV53 TGE registered?

BV53 TGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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