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DY53 AEA

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,821 mi
Last recorded129,821 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2023 129,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 120,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,578 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,064 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 117,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Where attached to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 95,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,149 miles

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear tyres getting low, offside worst

Fail 21 Sep 2009 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear tyres getting low, offside worst

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,904 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees, fronts worst

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,199 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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DY53 AEA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY53 AEA, 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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DY53 AEA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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