SUBARU FORESTER WJ53WZX has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,099 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 09:51.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 4th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

WJ53WZX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MARCH 2027112,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - 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))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20254TH MARCH 2026108,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20244TH MARCH 2025104,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Around Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2024104,180 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Around Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20234TH MARCH 202497,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20224TH MARCH 202389,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20214TH MARCH 202284,299 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20203RD MARCH 202178,648 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202078,648 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20193RD MARCH 202075,289 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH MARCH 201975,289 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  6. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201826TH FEBRUARY 201974,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201721ST SEPTEMBER 201871,794 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201621ST SEPTEMBER 201764,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Washers Not Working
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201664,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Washers Not Working
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201521ST SEPTEMBER 201661,254 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201410TH SEPTEMBER 201553,360 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201310TH SEPTEMBER 201450,603 MI
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 201350,603 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201349,372 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Perished Exhaust Corroded
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201248,385 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201147,213 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201045,373 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200937,287 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20071ST SEPTEMBER 200829,366 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200720,647 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ53WZX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

WJ53WZX MOT Comments

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WJ53WZX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,099 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,874 miles

WJ53WZX FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration WJ53WZX was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,099 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 4,874 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ53WZX has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 24 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does WJ53WZX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 WJ53WZX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ53WZX Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 WJ53WZX does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ53WZX Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ53WZX will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ53WZX MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ53WZX will expire in 11 months on Thursday 4th March 2027. Read more

When did WJ53WZX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ53WZX was on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 09:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ53WZX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WJ53WZX we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ53WZX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WJ53WZX we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ53WZX?

WJ53WZX is registered as a 2003 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has WJ53WZX done?

The odometer reading for WJ53WZX at the last MOT in February 2026 was 112,099 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,874 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ53WZX?

The vehicle WJ53WZX was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is WJ53WZX?

The official colour of WJ53WZX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WJ53WZX have?

WJ53WZX has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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