MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion, Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside chip in windscreen
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer front bracket broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer front bracket broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate marked
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EK53 LXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 EK53 LXL, 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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EK53 LXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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