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DG53 NVC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,679 mi
Last recorded180,679 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 180,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 169,510 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

underbody,suspension and cubframes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 157,791 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 143,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 24 Jun 2019 143,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 May 2018 140,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 138,813 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,893 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,818 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 128,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 122,288 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,278 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,257 miles

o/s rear axle support bush worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NVC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

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

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