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WR53 WJN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,542 miles

Corrosion in general to vehicle underside and suspension components in general

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,197 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension in general

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,950 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,719 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,542 miles

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

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,332 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,199 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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WR53 WJN 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 95.2%.

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 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 WR53 WJN, 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 WR53 WJN registered?

WR53 WJN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is WR53 WJN safe to buy?

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