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NV53 OFZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,130 miles

Offside Front head light poor pattern

all suspension parts very rusty not weakened

exhaust rusty front and rear slight blow from front

front and rear floors all very rusty

front and rear sub frames very rusty

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of fluid

unable to see brakes pipes due to grease coverage

Fail 4 Sep 2018 149,130 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head light poor pattern

all suspension parts very rusty not weakened

exhaust rusty front and rear slight blow from front

front and rear floors all very rusty

front and rear sub frames very rusty

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of fluid

unable to see brakes pipes due to grease coverage

Fail 29 Aug 2018 148,969 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 141,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 141,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,357 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 135,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 125,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,670 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 111,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,081 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 97,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,236 miles

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

near side frt btyre wearing tread off inner & outer edges slightly

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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NV53 OFZ 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 60%.

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 NV53 OFZ, 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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NV53 OFZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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