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SL53 RGZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,541 mi
Last recorded132,541 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 132,541 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 123,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 123,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 97,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,423 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 RGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

SL53 RGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SL53 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 RGZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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