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CA53 PGA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,248 mi
Last recorded102,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 PGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges

offside front tyre damaged on side walls

Fail 16 Feb 2018 88,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges

offside front tyre damaged on side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,315 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing in side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,656 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,644 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 70,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,309 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads starting to wear

strong advice front and rear brake discs wearing and rusty

tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,062 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge,n/s/r tyre on limit on outer edge, both rear tyres perrishing slightly, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 215/60/16v †o/s/f wiper blade split at ends, stone chips and scratches

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends, stone chips and scratches to front screen,

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,701 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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CA53 PGA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA53 PGA, 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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CA53 PGA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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