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DY53 ACJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ACJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,703 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 105,259 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2018 105,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,998 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,947 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,934 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,097 miles

front brake disc's worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,220 miles

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

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

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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DY53 ACJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 ACJ, 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 DY53 ACJ registered?

DY53 ACJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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