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BV53 TVA

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,997 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 139,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,567 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,528 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 135,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 124,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer box front support broken

Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,561 miles

All 4 outer radius arm bushes split

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,991 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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BV53 TVA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 BV53 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

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

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