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SV53 TVU

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 TVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,106 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 135,106 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,875 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 122,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 112,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,362 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,837 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,837 miles

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

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

rear tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,234 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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SV53 TVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV53 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

SV53 TVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SV53 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 TVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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