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CX53 YHJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,064 mi
Last recorded137,064 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,064 miles

under side slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 125,384 miles

Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,582 miles

Both front headlamp images poor.

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,741 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,959 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 YHJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

CX53 YHJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 YHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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