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DV53 LXW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,581 mi
Last recorded65,581 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp is damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2018 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp is damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,503 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front blades smear screen and split on edges advise new wipers

rear exhaust box mounting failed, system still supported

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front blades smear screen and split on edges advise new wipers

rear exhaust box mounting failed, system still supported

rear number plate deteriorated

rear seat base not secure

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,055 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to judder up screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,384 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades slightly judder.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,556 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 LXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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