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SL53 DWD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 153,744 miles

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

rear subframe coated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 149,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 143,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clouding on headlamps

parts of underside heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2019 142,908 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clouding on headlamps

parts of underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2018 138,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake block (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2018 138,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake block (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2018 138,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut mount area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper strut mount area[still holed] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union block (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Dec 2017 138,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Dec 2016 133,670 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

oil level low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes greased

dampness around steering rack

exhaust deteriorating and rear clamp defective

socket on towbar loose

surface corrosion on parts of suspension

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

broken exhaust bracket

noise from rear wheel bearing no roughness felt at hub

sill covers fitted

slight knock from front

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,230 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 111,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 102,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 92,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,934 miles

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

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 DWD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DWD, 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 SL53 DWD registered?

SL53 DWD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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