MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
rear tyres getting low, offside worst
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
all tyres wearing to various degrees, fronts worst
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DY53 AEA registered?
DY53 AEA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is DY53 AEA safe to buy?
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