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WA53 VOJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,605 mi
Last recorded128,605 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 128,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer metal skin corroded system still secure and not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 118,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 107,322 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 6 May 2016 95,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,525 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,140 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 VOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WA53 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

WA53 VOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is WA53 VOJ safe to buy?

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