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SL53 AUK

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,978 mi
Last recorded251,978 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 251,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 246,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 24 Nov 2020 246,645 miles

steering rack slightly damp

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 240,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 240,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 227,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 226,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 212,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 200,617 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 200,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 187,527 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Nov 2015 187,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Nov 2015 187,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar link attachment bracket damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 176,841 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outside edge is deteriated slightly

slight coolant leak nearside front lower coolant hose join

Fail 29 Oct 2014 176,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outside edges tyres are deteriated slightly

engine warning lamp on

slight coolant leak nearside front lower coolant hose join

Pass 8 Nov 2013 164,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 150,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,344 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 109,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 109,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,803 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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SL53 AUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SL53 AUK, 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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SL53 AUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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