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PX53 HVH

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 165,493 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,478 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 159,478 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 152,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,463 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 138,463 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,023 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 133,023 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,857 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,355 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 116,977 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 116,977 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,153 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,381 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded within the limit.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 103,352 miles

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.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,540 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 45,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,644 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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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.

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