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MK53 AOC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,646 mi
Last recorded144,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 AOC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 144,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 139,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear diff front outer mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 139,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear diff front outer mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak of gases from in front of middle pipe rear hanger. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 131,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image shown on beam tester. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f front sub frame has excessive corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no head lamp kick up shown on beam tester. (1.8.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from silencer to middle pipe flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak of gases from in front of middle pipe rear hanger. (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,106 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,419 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,718 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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MK53 AOC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK53 AOC, 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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MK53 AOC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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