MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear subframe coated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clouding on headlamps
parts of underside heavily undersealed
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust bracket broken
sill covers fitted
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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SL53 DWD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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