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WA53 AKU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 AKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 157,741 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 153,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 147,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear corroded at rear joint at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 147,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 142,054 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 142,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal rubber split

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,696 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 132,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 128,915 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,406 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 2 Oct 2007 67,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,788 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 AKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKU, 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 AKU registered?

WA53 AKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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