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CE53 BYO

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,806 mi
Last recorded141,806 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 141,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 138,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 116,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 116,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,099 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,823 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 89,823 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,793 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Very slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,525 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf track rod end boot cracking

slight lip on front discs

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,704 miles

front no.plate cracked

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,219 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,132 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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CE53 BYO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE53 BYO, 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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CE53 BYO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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