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LB53 HTT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HTT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 90,655 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general surface corrosion underside vehicle

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Fail 14 Dec 2022 89,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general surface corrosion underside vehicle

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,349 miles

Headlights deteriorated but not excessively reducing light output.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/scratched on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper poor but clear windscreen acceptably

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/scratched on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,316 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,534 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,153 miles

Boot full not allowing full inspection

Emission test took 2nd test to pass

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,079 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 38,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,449 miles

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

n/s tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,242 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT AIMS SLIGHTLY POOR

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTERING DISCOLOURED JUST ACCEPTABLE

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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LB53 HTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB53 HTT, 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 LB53 HTT registered?

LB53 HTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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