MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack but secured (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken but secured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides (4.1.5 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack but secured (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken but secured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front no plate has a crack but secure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front no plate has a crack but secure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
all four tyres aged and cracking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
all four tyres aged and cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise brake pedal rubber
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise brake pedal rubber
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LW53 CME is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LW53 CME, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LW53 CME is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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