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RN53 EXL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 140,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 136,759 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing on outer edge ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,832 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing on outer edge ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked nearside lower outside zone A

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,498 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,090 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 103,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,777 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,353 miles

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

Offside headlamp washer broken

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,448 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 51,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,888 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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RN53 EXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN53 EXL, 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 RN53 EXL registered?

RN53 EXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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