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OV53 ENT

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,805 mi
Last recorded127,805 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ENT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged, No white showing to rear.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 127,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged, No white showing to rear.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface broken (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 113,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 113,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat and middle section are both leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 85,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,236 miles

Rear silencer exhaust hanger slightly corroded, advise repair.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,645 miles

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

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

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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OV53 ENT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV53 ENT, 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 OV53 ENT registered?

OV53 ENT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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