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OV53 VEO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,887 mi
Last recorded234,887 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VEO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 234,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 232,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 225,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 225,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 220,454 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 220,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 214,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/70/15 T

Fail 17 Sep 2019 214,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/70/15 T

Pass 20 Sep 2018 205,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 205,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 195,994 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 180,416 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 180,416 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 168,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 168,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,747 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,507 miles

tread on offside rear tyre down to wear bars

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,390 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,433 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on nearside rear tyre/worn on outer edge

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 VEO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV53 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

OV53 VEO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OV53 VEO safe to buy?

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