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CE53 BYL

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,702 mi
Last recorded164,702 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 164,702 miles

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

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

offside rear diff (front mount) corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 158,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 142,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 127,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 112,641 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 112,641 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 89,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,267 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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CE53 BYL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE53 BYL, 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 CE53 BYL registered?

CE53 BYL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 BYL safe to buy?

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