MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested Due To Subframe/Suspension Arms Condition (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed In several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension Arms (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed In several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension Arms (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch next to top of strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
covers fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear brake hose insecure
covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump pan ()
exhaust cat pipe flange corroded but not leaking gases
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump pan ()
exhaust cat pipe flange corroded but not leaking gases
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Excessive corrosion resulting in hole within 30cm of N/S/R seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Excessive corrosion resulting in hole within 30cm of O/S/R seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wiper blade splitting
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NA53 SWV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 NA53 SWV, 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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NA53 SWV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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