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SO53 GZA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2020 92,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,848 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 85,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,796 miles

Both head light units poor condition

Rear bushes deteriorating

Underside components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,203 miles

Head lights faded

Rear bushes deteriorated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,261 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,186 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked but still legible

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,241 miles

front brake discs rear surfaces pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,913 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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SO53 GZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SO53 GZA, 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 SO53 GZA registered?

SO53 GZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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