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SG53 CGE

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 79,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 79,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,265 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,264 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 73,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,316 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,135 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,361 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,400 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 16,400 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,255 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 CGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

SG53 CGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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