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SV53 TWD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,093 mi
Last recorded147,093 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 TWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 145,335 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Nearside Front Beam image fading

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shocker slightly misting

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area but not in drivers view

Offside Front Beam image fading

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear CV boot split

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 145,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine under trays fitted

Nearside Front Beam image fading

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shocker slightly misting

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area but not in drivers view

Offside Front Beam image fading

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 139,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 139,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,762 miles

Nearside child seat fitted unable to check full belt

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

clutch pedal rubber missing

e/m/l on

n/s rear light lense cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 133,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside child seat fitted unable to check full belt

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

clutch pedal rubber missing

e/m/l on

n/s rear light lense cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,541 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 128,525 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,513 miles

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

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

offside front brake pad shim not seated correctly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,773 miles

rear wiper blade

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,927 miles

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

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

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 99,184 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,184 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,930 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,824 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 TWD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

SV53 TWD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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