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NA53 SWV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,597 mi
Last recorded164,597 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 164,597 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,535 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 161,508 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,925 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 158,923 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 154,326 miles

Underbody corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 154,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 148,837 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 148,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 132,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 121,813 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,967 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,967 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,873 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,616 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,616 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,105 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,457 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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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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