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CE53 LVM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,317 mi
Last recorded135,317 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 135,317 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,963 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 129,962 miles

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt split (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp washers are not working

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IT IS RENEWED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,439 miles

Both headlight glasses would benefit from being polished

Engine oil leak

Front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly

Offside of the rear diff output seal is leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,047 miles

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,482 miles

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,122 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,081 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,953 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,953 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side rear diff seal leaking oil

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,711 miles

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

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

Off side rear diff seal leaking oil

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 552,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 552,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres whereing on inner edge

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 LVM 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 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 CE53 LVM, 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 CE53 LVM registered?

CE53 LVM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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