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WJ53 RMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,468 mi
Last recorded202,468 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 202,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 202,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to check rear belts (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 192,730 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 180,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam patterns deteriated almost to excess

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and worn out inner edge

o/s/f sidelight dim

power steering rack damp

Pass 28 Nov 2015 167,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights in poor condition (beam pattern only just visible)

engine oil level low

nail in nearside rear tyre

neraside rear tyre worn inner edge

small oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 162,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 157,183 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Advanced corrosion to subframes and components

Chips on windscreen

Engine mil illuminated

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly and bald inner edge, worn close to limits

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2012 154,276 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 140,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads very poor

front disc very poor

Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,213 miles

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

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

brake pads very poor

front disc very poor

Fail 23 Aug 2010 128,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs worn and scored

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,408 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and scored

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,361 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,361 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,198 miles

front and rear disc pads are close to 1.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,808 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 RMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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