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LW53 ZFB

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,844 mi
Last recorded84,844 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 84,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front mirror case damaged

Rear brake pads very low on limits

exhaust deteriorating and slight leak

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excess

both rear tyres perished

offside door mirror damaged

very slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 58,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

all tyres perished

both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excess

offside door mirror damaged

very slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords (needs replacing)

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

Offside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords (needs replacing)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all tyres cracking

exhaust slight leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords (needs replacing)

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

Offside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords (needs replacing)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all tyres cracking

exhaust slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,634 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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LW53 ZFB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZFB, 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 LW53 ZFB registered?

LW53 ZFB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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