MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
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)
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)
baffle loose in exhuast
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LG53 GWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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