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WU53 MKA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

221,694 mi
Last recorded221,694 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 MKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 221,694 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 x rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 218,673 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 218,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output len faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 215,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 210,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 203,781 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 196,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 188,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 180,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 174,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 174,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 161,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ecu light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 139,363 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,938 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 MKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MKA, 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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WU53 MKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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