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LV53 CLN

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 CLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 92,281 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre and exhaust system none standard and close to lower steering joint and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to all rear suspension components and all shock absorbers

front suspension top mountings perished and split

rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 May 2023 92,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up centre and damaged (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre and exhaust system none standard and close to lower steering joint and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to all rear suspension components and all shock absorbers

front suspension top mountings perished and split

headlamp beam images weak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 May 2022 91,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 91,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,878 miles

headlamp lens faded

Pass 16 May 2019 83,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,337 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,887 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,369 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,227 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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LV53 CLN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV53 CLN, 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 LV53 CLN registered?

LV53 CLN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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