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BV53 ZNE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,519 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both tyres worn on outer edge [tracking check advised!!]

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,552 miles

advise front brake check pads look low

exhuast system corroding

front screen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,616 miles

front w/screen chipped,rear wiper blade u/s.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,616 miles

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

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

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

front w/screen chipped,rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 20,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZNE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

BV53 ZNE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BV53 ZNE safe to buy?

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