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FE53 LPO

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,867 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,025 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FE53 LPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE53 LPO, 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 FE53 LPO registered?

FE53 LPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 LPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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