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DU53 RZY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RZY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,292 miles

chip in screen zone A

engine management light stays on

front discs wearing

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre on limit and perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,292 miles

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

chip in screen zone A

engine management light stays on

front discs wearing

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre on limit and perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,697 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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DU53 RZY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU53 RZY, 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 DU53 RZY registered?

DU53 RZY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 RZY safe to buy?

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