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WG53 NHC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,190 mi
Last recorded138,190 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 138,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 132,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 125,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 116,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,803 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,785 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,049 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,091 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,091 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,468 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,394 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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WG53 NHC 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 82.6%.

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 WG53 NHC, 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 WG53 NHC registered?

WG53 NHC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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