MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
brakepipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear brake backing plate corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection
o/s/r light unit damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake fluid slightly low
covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection
engine management light on
front exhaust heatshields loose
o/s/r light unit damaged
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount missing system still supported
Slight corrosion on fuel tank support straps and other components under vehicle
Boot handle sticking (have to manually put back in to position)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pipes + unions corodied (on joint block)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine-management light on
slight wear on front discs with small lip
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine-management light on
slight wear on front discs with small lip
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 HWP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BX53 HWP, 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 BX53 HWP registered?
BX53 HWP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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