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LG53 GWF

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,653 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy when held on a steering lock

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded, brake pads 60% worn

Front number plate slightly delaminated

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. n/s headlamp lens in a poor condition

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

Various suspension bushes split/perished

Various under body and component corrosion including some brake pipes, suspension components and exhaust system

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,273 miles

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. n/s headlamp lens in a poor condition

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

auxiliary belt noisy when held on a steering lock

front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s/r tyre worn to 4mm, o/s/r tyre perished through tread (the legal limit is 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

various suspension bushes split/perished

various under body and component corrosion including some brake pipes, suspension components and exhaust system

Fail 14 Oct 2022 124,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front end at the joining block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front end at the joining block (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

auxiliary belt noisy when held on a steering lock

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s/r tyre worn to 4mm, o/s/r tyre perished through tread (the legal limit is 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

various suspension bushes split/perished

various under body and component corrosion including some brake pipes, suspension components and exhaust system

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joining block osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joining block osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,405 miles

Front section of the exhaust in a poor condition. Heat shields insecure

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Suspension components corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,405 miles

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

Front section of the exhaust in a poor condition. Heat shields insecure

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Suspension components corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

Pass 10 May 2019 104,298 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Front section of the exhaust in a poor condition. Heat shields insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat/nav/phone holder ()

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Suspension components corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

Fail 10 May 2019 104,298 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Front section of the exhaust in a poor condition. Heat shields insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat/nav/phone holder ()

N/s/r light lens repaired with tape. Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes and joints

Suspension components corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen. Rear screen scratched

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

Pass 17 May 2018 93,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 17 May 2018 93,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 May 2017 81,517 miles

Battery clamp loose

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 81,498 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery clamp loose

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,355 miles

baffle loose in exhuast

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,415 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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LG53 GWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LG53 GWF, 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 LG53 GWF registered?

LG53 GWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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