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SP53 UOB

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UOB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 92,476 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,477 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,927 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play at n/s/f+o/s/r drop links

Pass 7 Mar 2010 60,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,109 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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SP53 UOB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP53 UOB, 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 SP53 UOB registered?

SP53 UOB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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