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WU53 MHX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 MHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 180,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 153,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 139,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 139,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,848 miles

front number plate has a small crack in it

Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear number plate has started to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,287 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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WU53 MHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WU53 MHX, 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 WU53 MHX registered?

WU53 MHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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