MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
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.
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)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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