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CE53 LVK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,911 mi
Last recorded117,911 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear brake back plaits corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 117,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm/ lateral links shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm / lateral links/shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened roll bar brackets /links /bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake back plaits corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 116,525 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel bushes perished

Rear axel corrored

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 115,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexy brake pipe mounting loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil evident with the wheel off (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded visable from behind the wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension general corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 115,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexy brake pipe mounting loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,240 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake back plaits and drums corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 111,247 miles

Nearside Front brakeback plait heavy corrosion

Offside Front brake back plait heavy corrosion

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brakeback plait heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plait heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,722 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 107,721 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,239 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,786 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs pollish (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mid and rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mid and rear steel brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

car rusty

suspension bushes cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,722 miles

eml on

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

rear suspension / prop shaft support arm bush worn

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

eml on

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

rear suspension / prop shaft support arm bush worn

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,794 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

slight corrosion on edge of front brake discs

slight play developing both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded on edges

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,182 miles

O/S mirror cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,982 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 LVK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE53 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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