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NA53 UWW

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,571 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borth rear traling arem frunt buchis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from around catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower section on inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from around catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2018 109,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,823 miles

Wear in front suspension roll bar links.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 71,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,837 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 UWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWW, 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 NA53 UWW registered?

NA53 UWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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