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DG53 NTJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,531 mi
Last recorded195,531 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 195,531 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch corroded /top shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability n/s/f and o/s/f D bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear sub frame/suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 186,066 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,298 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 176,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 160,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 137,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,974 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 108,282 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,044 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,752 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,979 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust mounting (in front of rear silencer)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,836 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,901 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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DG53 NTJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG53 NTJ, 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 DG53 NTJ registered?

DG53 NTJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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