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SO53 GZV

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,780 mi
Last recorded127,780 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,780 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,188 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 121,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,267 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 113,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,866 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,885 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,244 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,792 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 GZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

SO53 GZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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