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SO53 GZF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 149,198 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded/has hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded/has hole at strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured anti-roll bar snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion at area where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion at area not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 139,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,809 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 130,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,394 miles

Offside Front play in door hinges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 122,304 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed near rear mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front play in door hinges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps tarnished and only just showing pattern

Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps tarnished and only just showing pattern

rear tyres worn more on outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 113,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension weak

both headlamp lenses tarnished and only just showing pattern

rear tyres worn more on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,822 miles

Service brake slight binding

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,035 miles

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,185 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

back box is lightly corroded

engine mil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,583 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,583 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,071 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both sills coverd

exhsust heat sheld lous

o/s/front brake backing plate deterating

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,421 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,203 miles

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

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

advise o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 GZF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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