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WA53 AKZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 AKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,922 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,308 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,370 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,283 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust lek (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at the back of the catalytic converter corroded badly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,814 miles

Exhaust mount by rear silencer broken

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,841 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,841 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,789 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken (system supported)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers window not working

Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust mounting broken (system supported)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers window not working

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,943 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link boot's perished

center exhaust joint corroding

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,551 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,908 miles

chip in screen

front number plate marked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,911 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,233 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 AKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AKZ, 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 AKZ registered?

WA53 AKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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