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CE53 ZCJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,536 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,441 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 1 May 2014 60,815 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken, but still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,878 miles

airbag light on

corrosion on front discs

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 29 Apr 2011 51,823 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs slight corroded and pitted

rear exhaust mount snapped but system still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,341 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,034 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,387 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 ZCJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

CE53 ZCJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CE53 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 ZCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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