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SL53 AVX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,512 mi
Last recorded59,512 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,256 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 AVX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL53 AVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL53 AVX registered?

SL53 AVX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SL53 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 AVX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL53 AVX have outstanding finance?

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