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PE53 NRZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 121,368 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded to excess mounting to body is breaking away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing near spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 are worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links plus dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side plus o/side radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame plus mounting area are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub frame bushes are worn

Pass 30 May 2019 109,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes going to rear joint block are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus o/side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn plus o/side radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn plus o/side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear radius arms are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub frame bushes are worn an split

Pass 16 May 2018 106,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 pipe on joint block at rear o/side (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 104,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on o/side rear jointing block (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from o/side manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket is broken off

Pass 18 May 2016 101,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from of/side manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm plus bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at joint block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 99,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/side rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 99,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/side rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 95,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 88,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 88,289 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

o/side front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 15 May 2012 81,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake fluid low

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2011 72,992 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/side front tyre has a cut in the outer wall,also worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 66,763 miles

nearside front tyre has asm all cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,070 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,176 miles

Nearside 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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PE53 NRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 PE53 NRZ, 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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PE53 NRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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