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SG53 CFF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,338 mi
Last recorded122,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,338 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

outer sills covered

Fail 3 Aug 2023 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill beside trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front o/s/f n/s/f shocks corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged but still working

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,242 miles

Exhaust system has minor leak st centre flange

O/s/r tail light cluster cracked

O/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2018 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust system has minor leak st centre flange

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/s/r tail light cluster cracked

O/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,464 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is lightly perished within its tread

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

One rear silencer rubber mounting missing,system is still adequately supported

Rear tyres lightly perished within treads

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,461 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is lightly perished within its tread

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

One rear silencer rubber mounting missing,system is still adequately supported

Rear tyres lightly perished within treads

Pass 28 May 2015 88,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,373 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,594 miles

small stone chip zone [a]

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 26,293 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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SG53 CFF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SG53 CFF, 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 SG53 CFF registered?

SG53 CFF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SG53 CFF safe to buy?

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