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DG53 NUV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 161,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 151,164 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 143,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,354 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 135,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 119,708 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 119,707 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,086 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/front anti/roll bar bush

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 111,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg sheared (7.1.1)

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/front anti/roll bar bush

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,407 miles

Exhaust hanger adrift but system adequately supported.

Exhaust heatshields vibrate.

NS wiper blade torn at end, clears sufficiently.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension appears low.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,406 miles

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

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

Exhaust hanger adrift but system adequately supported.

Exhaust heatshields vibrate.

NS wiper blade torn at end, clears sufficiently.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension appears low.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,999 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear mtg sheared but still supporting system

small split in o/s/front lower ball joint rubber

Fail 27 Sep 2013 91,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear mtg sheared but still supporting system

small split in o/s/front lower ball joint rubber

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear shock absorber outer cover loose

o/s/elec window inop

vehicle presented with beam switch on segment three for towing beams are correct when presented

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,491 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face **strong advise**

rear wiper torn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face **strong advise**

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,836 miles

front discs corroded to inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tyre tread worn on inner edge. Both front tyres.

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 NUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NUV, 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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DG53 NUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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