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EK53 LXE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,977 mi
Last recorded137,977 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2019 137,977 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 137,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 132,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,689 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,742 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,576 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both number plates distorting

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,576 miles

both number plates distorting

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,048 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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EK53 LXE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK53 LXE, 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 EK53 LXE registered?

EK53 LXE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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