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LS53 ESG

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

166,857 mi
Last recorded166,857 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ESG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 166,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 166,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 166,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 164,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,805 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 162,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 160,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 155,803 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,355 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 153,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,865 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 151,865 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 147,239 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 147,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 143,070 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing possible showing early signs of roughness.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,070 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing possible showing early signs of roughness.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2013 138,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 132,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 128,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2011 128,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,372 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 123,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,003 miles

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 66,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise front brake pads wearing low

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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LS53 ESG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

LS53 ESG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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