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WJ53 RNO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,667 mi
Last recorded153,667 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 153,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 153,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 146,516 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,827 miles

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

front disc,s worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,004 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 RNO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

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

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