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EN53 LJY

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,808 mi
Last recorded197,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 197,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 193,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 193,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 188,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 186,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 183,971 miles

advise slight play n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2020 183,788 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise slight play n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2019 178,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 171,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,331 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 149,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,192 miles

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

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre

exhaust hangers corroded and worn

rear diff mounts worn

Fail 17 Dec 2015 132,192 miles

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

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

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

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre

exhaust hangers corroded and worn

rear diff mounts worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,593 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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EN53 LJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EN53 LJY, 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 EN53 LJY registered?

EN53 LJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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