MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 cuts in passengers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre worn on edges centre 3/4 ok at time of test.
cut in drivers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test,
front number plate deteriorated slightly.
drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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DV53 LYD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DV53 LYD, 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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DV53 LYD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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