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OV53 VFC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,389 mi
Last recorded120,389 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror broken and loose.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear boot handle gets stuck in up position.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly insecure - unlikely to fail

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,504 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly insecure - unlikely to fail

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 106,274 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray corroded and holed

Headlamp lens deteriorated. Beam image poor.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Propshaft/Differential mounting bracket bushes worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,863 miles

Front number plate broken but secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer sholder 215/60r16 99v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on both edges. 2156016 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on both edges. 2156016 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,963 miles

front registration plate damaged and cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,708 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,163 miles

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

knock noise detectable nearside rear suspension when carrying out decelerometer road brake test,though cannot find worn joints on ramp inspection

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer shoulder and worn inner

offside front tyre devoiding of tread inner shoulder and worn outer

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock noise detectable nearside rear suspension when carrying out decelerometer road brake test,though cannot find worn joints on ramp inspection

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer shoulder and worn inner

offside front tyre devoiding of tread inner shoulder and worn outer

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,541 miles

uable to fully rotate road wheels to check for any harshness, due to vehicle being all wheel drive

Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,246 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 30,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,747 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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OV53 VFC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VFC, 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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OV53 VFC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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