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RG53 FSO

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 100,886 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 99,049 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills- inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Under sealed

Wheel arches are starting to scab - no sharp edges

Fail 1 Jul 2023 99,049 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills- inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Under sealed

Wheel arches are starting to scab - no sharp edges

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel arches are starting to scab - no sharp edges

Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel arches are starting to scab - no sharp edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear jacking point corroded that unable to lift car to finish full inspection of brakes and suspension

Pass 24 Dec 2018 89,613 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 89,613 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,364 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,208 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,654 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,854 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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RG53 FSO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RG53 FSO, 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 RG53 FSO registered?

RG53 FSO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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