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SW53 CGG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,455 mi
Last recorded123,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly yellow

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,693 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,822 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes coated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,660 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs badly rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,362 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,667 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,060 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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SW53 CGG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SW53 CGG, 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 SW53 CGG registered?

SW53 CGG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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