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AF53 GYO

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,788 mi
Last recorded157,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 GYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 157,788 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 157,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 152,239 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 149,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 149,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 145,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 141,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 138,276 miles

both front headlamp units starting to fade slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake pipe unions corroded slightly

unable to see all brake pipes as some go inside car

Fail 17 May 2017 138,276 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 21inch and 19inch (8.2.2)

both front headlamp units starting to fade slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake pipe unions corroded slightly

unable to see all brake pipes as some go inside car

Pass 11 May 2016 134,918 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

underside of car dirty

Pass 8 May 2015 131,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 128,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

engine management light on

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 14 May 2013 124,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion throughout exhaust system

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2013 124,345 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion throughout exhaust system

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 100,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs pitting

Pass 26 May 2010 84,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF53 GYO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF53 GYO, 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 AF53 GYO registered?

AF53 GYO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AF53 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 GYO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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