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DV53 LYA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,129 mi
Last recorded142,129 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,129 miles

brake disc worn, front tyres approaching limit, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, exhaust system corroded, under vehicle covered by substance & mud

Fail 7 Feb 2025 142,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake disc worn, front tyres approaching limit, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, exhaust system corroded, under vehicle covered by substance & mud

Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,112 miles

rear bumper damaged, under vehicle covered in mud, exhaust system corroded, front discs worn, front tyres approaching limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2024 141,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear bumper damaged, under vehicle covered in mud, exhaust system corroded, front discs worn, front tyres approaching limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,646 miles

REAR BUMBER DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,902 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 115,425 miles

n/s and o/s/f antiroll bar links worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,621 miles

Rear tyres becomeing worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres becomeing worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,097 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged/worn on both sidewalls- been run flat

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,097 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged/worn on both sidewalls- been run flat

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,435 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,454 miles

drivers front tyre worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers front tyre worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,293 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,394 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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DV53 LYA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV53 LYA, 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 DV53 LYA registered?

DV53 LYA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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