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NU53 VLA

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,311 mi
Last recorded92,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VLA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,311 miles

Nearside Rear sills slight corrosion

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,462 miles

near side front and off side front link pin joints

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,019 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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NU53 VLA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NU53 VLA, 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 NU53 VLA registered?

NU53 VLA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 VLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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