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WA53 JNJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 JNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,903 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & distorted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,939 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,122 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alt belt worn spliting

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alt belt worn spliting

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,607 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 36,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,355 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 JNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

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

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