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WU53 OTA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,154 mi
Last recorded164,154 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 164,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 164,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 158,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 153,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition various exhaust box's missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,570 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 138,563 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 131,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,325 miles

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

O/S/F inner cv boot has a small leak of grease

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,984 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,110 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 OTA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

WU53 OTA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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