MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs corroded within the limit.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs corroded within the limit.
complete exhaust system corroded within the limit.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PX53 HVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 PX53 HVH, 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 PX53 HVH registered?
PX53 HVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is PX53 HVH safe to buy?
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