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DU53 RZW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,964 mi
Last recorded113,964 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,390 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 110,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,279 miles

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

Wheel bearing noise when testing brakes on road.

o/s n/s front inner brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,962 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,159 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,815 miles

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

o/s n/s rear inner c/v boots holed.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,729 miles

n/s rear tyre perished.

o/s n/s rear inner c/v boots split.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,082 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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DU53 RZW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU53 RZW, 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 DU53 RZW registered?

DU53 RZW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DU53 RZW safe to buy?

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