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LT53 EFD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

206,631 mi
Last recorded206,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 206,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 199,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 193,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 185,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 181,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear edges close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2018 170,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 170,061 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2015 155,337 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2014 146,654 miles

heay oil leak from oil filter assembly

Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,794 miles

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

front discs corroded & scored

Fail 2 Mar 2011 118,863 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit, esp; rears

Front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,863 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit, esp; rears

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 110,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn

rear wiper poor

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,921 miles

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

both front tyres worn

large undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,372 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,423 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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LT53 EFD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LT53 EFD, 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 LT53 EFD registered?

LT53 EFD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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