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VA53 HDJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 130,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 124,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 118,797 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 118,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 110,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,977 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,977 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,137 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,464 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,893 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 23,890 miles

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

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

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 HDJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HDJ, 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 VA53 HDJ registered?

VA53 HDJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VA53 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 HDJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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