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CX53 PZG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PZG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 100,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension trailing arm front bushes slightly deteriorated both sides.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,747 miles

Slight scrubbing on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,294 miles

Both headlamps have slightly blurred image.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,294 miles

Both headlamps have slightly blurred image.

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,457 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,192 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,499 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 14,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,270 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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CX53 PZG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX53 PZG, 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 CX53 PZG registered?

CX53 PZG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 PZG safe to buy?

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