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LT53 EFG

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,662 mi
Last recorded168,662 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 168,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 163,962 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 159,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at engine manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 157,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 157,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 155,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 154,923 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 151,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 147,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 143,507 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,213 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Front registration plate deteriorating

Headlight beam patterns deteriorating

Headlight glasses deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate deteriorating

headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

headlamp glasses deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front number plate starting to deteriorate

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2012 116,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal pad slightly worn

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s no/plate light dim

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,020 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 91,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2008 78,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,784 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 EFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EFG, 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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LT53 EFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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