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SV53 SUF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,355 mi
Last recorded175,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 SUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 175,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 168,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 168,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 162,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 160,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 157,431 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 153,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 142,118 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 132,557 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 122,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,079 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 89,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,303 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 88,303 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SV53 SUF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV53 SUF, 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 SV53 SUF registered?

SV53 SUF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is SV53 SUF safe to buy?

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