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BV53 ZNB

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,115 mi
Last recorded170,115 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 155,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 145,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 5 May 2017 129,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 122,333 miles

oil leak

part of exhaust system deteriorated

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2015 116,192 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

parts exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,822 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,589 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 99,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,892 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,543 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 ZNB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV53 ZNB, 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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BV53 ZNB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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