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DU53 SCV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,708 mi
Last recorded126,708 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,708 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 126,706 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and rear outer wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,127 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,349 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,972 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2018 80,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,910 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,458 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,539 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 SCV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

DU53 SCV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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