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SN53 UCM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,088 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,698 miles

vehicle has an oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,694 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system not in a fit state to allow proper testing of the emissions (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box rubber hanger missing

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,701 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 59,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,083 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UCM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

SN53 UCM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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