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DG53 NTT

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,575 mi
Last recorded203,575 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NTT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 203,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 203,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 193,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 193,794 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 183,266 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 183,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 172,095 miles

All four tyres are cut on inner sidewalls and offside rear damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 172,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres are cut on inner sidewalls and offside rear damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 168,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 168,240 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 160,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 152,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 141,073 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 126,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 126,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 108,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,180 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 NTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG53 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

DG53 NTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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