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DV53 HFX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving a small amount of residue across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub corroded, and beginning to delaminate around bolt thread holes

Pass 27 Nov 2023 139,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,756 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 132,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 125,570 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 125,540 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,203 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 123,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,865 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 120,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,710 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded but sound at present.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but sound at present.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

load and speed index on front tyres (86t) and rears (96h)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,695 miles

load and speed index on front tyres (86t) and rears (96h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 63,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 38,788 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DV53 HFX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV53 HFX, 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 DV53 HFX registered?

DV53 HFX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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