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VA53 HDF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,770 mi
Last recorded132,770 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 132,770 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Under chassis and body corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flex and center box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded sharp edge

Rear under side and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 122,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear o/s block (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 112,551 miles

Offside Rear Upper roll bar bush

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,106 miles

Nearside Rear arch holed

Offside Rear drop link

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,692 miles

front disc's slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc's slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,299 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,266 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,553 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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VA53 HDF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA53 HDF, 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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VA53 HDF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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