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DY53 AEN

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,165 miles

rear seat belts not tested, seats folded away

Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear seat belts not tested, seats folded away

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,743 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,466 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,886 miles

rear seat belts not tested because seats folded away

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,435 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested because corresponding seats folded away

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,083 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats folded away

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,214 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AEN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 AEN registered?

DY53 AEN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 AEN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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