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WJ53 RLU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,269 miles

cill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

cill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,047 miles

cill covers fitted unable to inspect testable items fully.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 101,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cill covers fitted unable to inspect testable items fully.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondary cat to mid section exhaust gasket slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,709 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,372 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,649 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,892 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,737 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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WJ53 RLU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WJ53 RLU, 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 WJ53 RLU registered?

WJ53 RLU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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