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DU53 SDO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,011 mi
Last recorded155,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 155,011 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,231 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 150,222 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 143,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 143,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 135,356 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2018 135,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 125,174 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 125,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,667 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 105,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 93,339 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,251 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 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.

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