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WJ53 WZX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bolt very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,687 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,180 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,299 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,648 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,648 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,289 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 75,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,859 miles

Offside Front washers not working

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,859 miles

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

Offside Front washers not working

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,603 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,372 miles

All tyres perished Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,647 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 WZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

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

Is WJ53 WZX safe to buy?

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