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DV53 HGC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,954 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 109,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 104,734 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 104,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

brake pedal anti slip devise worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

offside front washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

brake pedal anti slip devise worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

offside front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,773 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,748 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,168 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 41,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,081 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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DV53 HGC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV53 HGC, 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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DV53 HGC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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