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CX53 PYZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,405 mi
Last recorded44,405 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 44,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of "U" frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of "U" frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

prescribed areas corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,675 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 41,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,217 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on dash

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All, recommend cleaning and wax oiling (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,282 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,028 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 26,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade has slight deterioration at edges.

rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,322 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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CX53 PYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX53 PYZ, 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 CX53 PYZ registered?

CX53 PYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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