MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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.
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of SN53 MXP?
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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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