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LT53 EFL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 128,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,054 miles

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

rear diff support bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 110,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,768 miles

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

exhaust and flanges corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front outer anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,982 miles

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

exhaust pipes and flanges corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust pipes and flanges are corroded

Front brake pads are getting low

Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,072 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,438 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,851 miles

cut in offside front tyre on outer sidewall

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 EFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

LT53 EFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LT53 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 EFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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