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DG53 NVB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,322 mi
Last recorded173,322 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NVB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 173,322 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 173,322 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 161,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 146,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 146,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,648 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 111,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,537 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NVB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

DG53 NVB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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