MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
sill covers fitted
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
under trays fitted
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under trays fitted
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (4.1.A.1a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure front axle (4.1.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs pitted inner edges
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU53 SDO 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 71.4%.
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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?
DU53 SDO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2003.
Is DU53 SDO safe to buy?
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