MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished but not resulting excessive movement
All rear suspension arms have slight corrosion
Both rear hub have corrosion
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear diff brace has surface corrosion
engine management light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished but not resulting excessive movement
All rear suspension arms have slight corrosion
Both rear hub have corrosion
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear diff brace has surface corrosion
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Rear all suspension arms have slight corrosion
Rear of vehicle slightly corroded
Rear all suspension arms have slight corrosion
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear of vehicle slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front d bushed have very slight play
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs slightly worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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SJ53 EOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SJ53 EOE, 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 SJ53 EOE registered?
SJ53 EOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is SJ53 EOE safe to buy?
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