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FB53 EHC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 124,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across from the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner will to floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2017 114,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on edges and measured tread depth is 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 114,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on edges and measured tread depth is 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,474 miles

corrosion to various chassis and suspension components

exhaust heavily corroded

rear child seats fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,474 miles

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

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

corrosion to various chassis and suspension components

exhaust heavily corroded

rear child seats fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,478 miles

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

not able to inspect rear seat belts due to child seats in n/s and o/s ,rear

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll bar link ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,674 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn close to legal limit and have cracks in the sidewalls

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

slight wear in o/s front and n/s rear antiroll bar links

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,693 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,257 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 61,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 50,442 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroding

Pass 30 May 2009 41,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 31,048 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,026 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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FB53 EHC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB53 EHC, 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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FB53 EHC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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