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VO53 ATV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ATV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 137,488 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,313 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,673 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion and uneveness on front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,466 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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VO53 ATV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO53 ATV, 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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VO53 ATV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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