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VN53 BPU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 96,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 94,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 93,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 93,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 92,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,478 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 86,454 miles

Rear wheel bearing noise on road test

Pass 6 May 2016 85,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 80,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,431 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,708 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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VN53 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VN53 BPU, 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 VN53 BPU registered?

VN53 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 BPU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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