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EX53 WSZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 115,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,882 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 106,856 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,378 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes where they come through the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,622 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 87,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,722 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,087 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,087 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,842 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 WSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX53 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

EX53 WSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is EX53 WSZ safe to buy?

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