MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake Discs corroded and scored.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear Brake Hose ferrules slightly corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Plastic Sill covers fitted.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear exhaust support mounts corroded away but system still supported.
Windscreen has a crack running along bottom edge.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake Discs corroded and scored.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear Brake Hose ferrules slightly corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Plastic Sill covers fitted.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear exhaust support mounts corroded away but system still supported.
Windscreen has a crack running along bottom edge.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Rear Brake Discs scored .
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise rear brake pads wearing low
Strong Advise nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 ESF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LS53 ESF, 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 LS53 ESF registered?
LS53 ESF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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