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WJ53 RNF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,961 mi
Last recorded211,961 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 211,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 211,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 201,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 201,035 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 186,105 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front light cluster has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear distribution block pipes to and from (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2017 170,786 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 170,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,549 miles

Offside front headlamp condensated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 167,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front headlamp condensated

Oil level low

Rear exhaust baffles breaking up

Pass 21 Oct 2015 159,285 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 149,443 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 149,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 143,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 124,966 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 112,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,271 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

NEARSIDE FRONT PASSENGER MIRROR MISSING

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,271 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,026 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,569 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 RNF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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