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CE53 LWG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,860 miles

some wear to both front tyres and offside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some wear to both front tyres and offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,268 miles

offside door mirror temp. fixed,some wear to front brake discs,nearside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,677 miles

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

front discs corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,669 miles

some wear to front brake pads

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 LWG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

CE53 LWG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CE53 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LWG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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