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SN53 MXP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,089 mi
Last recorded141,089 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 141,089 miles

Airbag light on dash

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside of vehicle

passenger front seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return belt but still opperational

Fail 23 Nov 2011 141,053 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Airbag light on dash

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside of vehicle

passenger front seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return belt but still opperational

Pass 22 Nov 2010 135,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 122,229 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 122,225 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 77,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

evedence of front air bag deployment on both sides.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,313 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 MXP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN53 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

SN53 MXP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SN53 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 MXP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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