MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres heavily worn inner edges
Both rear tyres heavily worn inner edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads low
front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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