MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres worn on the edges
exhaust rusty
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
exhaust rusty
n/s front bumper damaged also the headlight washer
needs tracking
rear wiper rubber split
slight exhaust blow at the rear also at the rear joint
stone chip windscreen
exhaust rusty
n/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre worn low
stone chip windscreen
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rusty
front brake discs slightly rusty
front brake pads appear to be getting low
n/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre worn low
slight play n/s front anti-roll D bush
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty at the centre joint
front brake discs slightly rusty
n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge
stone chip windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty at the centre joint
front brake discs slightly rusty
heat shield rattle at the front
n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge
needs tracking
stone chip windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty
front brake pads appear to be getting low
stone chip windsceen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty
front brake pads appear to be getting low
stone chip windsceen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system rusty but ok
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play n/s rear anti-roll bar link
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play n/s rear anti-roll bar link
stone chip windscreen
stone chip windscreen
exhaust system rusty but ok
heat shield loose at the front
stone chip windscreen
all 4 tyres worn on edges
exhaust system rusty
front brake pads worn
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stone chip windscreen
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ53 RMU 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 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?
WJ53 RMU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is WJ53 RMU safe to buy?
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