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EK53 LXM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged and leaks (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack 205/70/15

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,285 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack 205/70/15

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,497 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK53 LXM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

EK53 LXM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is EK53 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 LXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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