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SW53 FFD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,406 mi
Last recorded148,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 148,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear join and front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills slightly corroded both sides

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing and suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wing and suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

previous welding repairs undersealed heavily

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 138,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,436 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 137,436 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 134,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,361 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,869 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,209 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 FFD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW53 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

SW53 FFD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SW53 FFD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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