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DE53 ENT

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ENT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 101,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,299 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2012 76,871 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wear on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,414 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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DE53 ENT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE53 ENT, 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 DE53 ENT registered?

DE53 ENT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DE53 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ENT shows 14 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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