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WA53 AJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 AJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 139,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 139,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,757 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,071 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,068 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner running surfaces excessivly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,044 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,487 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,101 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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WA53 AJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WA53 AJV, 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 WA53 AJV registered?

WA53 AJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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