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SL53 RDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,321 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 121,309 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,635 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,731 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 78,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,262 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,930 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 RDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

SL53 RDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is SL53 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 RDV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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