MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
front registration plate damaged and cracked.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
uable to fully rotate road wheels to check for any harshness, due to vehicle being all wheel drive
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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