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EX53 WTP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,136 mi
Last recorded169,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 169,136 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on rear brake pipes

engine management light staying on

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 163,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight patterns getting poor

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,750 miles

exhaust heat shield vibrating

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 158,748 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust heat shield vibrating

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhust mounting missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 147,119 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhust mounting missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 132,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,758 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,687 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 WTP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX53 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

EX53 WTP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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