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WJ53 RMU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,435 mi
Last recorded210,435 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 210,435 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edges

exhaust rusty

stone chip windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2016 201,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 188,501 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre worn low

stone chip windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2015 188,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 179,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 179,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 165,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

front brake pads appear to be getting low

stone chip windsceen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 165,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty but ok

Pass 14 Sep 2011 133,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play n/s rear anti-roll bar link

stone chip windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 117,988 miles

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,308 miles

exhaust system rusty but ok

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,426 miles

heat shield loose at the front

stone chip windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,524 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,918 miles

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.

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 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.

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