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LT53 EFN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,665 mi
Last recorded170,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 170,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 169,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 167,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 165,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 156,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 142,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,546 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,107 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,735 miles

both rear tyres perished

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished, damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,640 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,355 miles

front disc's worn and corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front disc's worn and corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,676 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 86,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,541 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 EFN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 EFN registered?

LT53 EFN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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