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DU53 SBY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 76,833 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 76,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 72,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/R inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2021 72,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/R inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,018 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 66,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 9 May 2015 64,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 14 May 2014 63,008 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,008 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 61,264 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 58,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 550,102 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 55,012 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,002 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 25,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SBY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DU53 SBY, 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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DU53 SBY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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