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LS53 VKM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 139,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp flickers

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,910 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,143 miles

Offside Rear brake hose centre clip missing

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 68,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,966 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer working but has no washer jet

Offside Front headlamp washer working but has no washer jet

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,988 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,421 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,444 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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LS53 VKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS53 VKM, 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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LS53 VKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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