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SN53 FME

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,644 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 60,896 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,166 miles

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

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

bonnet ornament insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bonnet ornament insecure

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,479 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,223 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 35,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,493 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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SN53 FME is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SN53 FME, 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 SN53 FME registered?

SN53 FME is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is SN53 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 FME shows 12 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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