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EX53 RDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,405 mi
Last recorded167,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 167,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 164,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 161,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 152,481 miles

Exhaust corroded and fixing missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 152,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust corroded and fixing missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,968 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,539 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,154 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 1 Sep 2011 96,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,896 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,039 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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EX53 RDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX53 RDV, 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 EX53 RDV registered?

EX53 RDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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