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BV53 ZMU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,409 mi
Last recorded205,409 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 205,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 194,266 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,744 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 171,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 149,794 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 124,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 102,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,181 miles

front tyres low inner edge †front brake pads low †rear brake pads low

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 ZMU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

BV53 ZMU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BV53 ZMU safe to buy?

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