MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flanges (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front gearbox fluid leak from O/S driveshaft seal
general under-body corrosion
Offside Front slight gearbox fluid leak from driveshaft seal
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under-body corrosion
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front slight gearbox fluid leak from driveshaft seal
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under-body corrosion
Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check
Extensive surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components much of which has been treated and appears ok to pass test
Covers over sills prevents a complete corrosion check
Extensive surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components much of which has been treated and appears ok to pass test
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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DY53 HCF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?
DY53 HCF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is DY53 HCF safe to buy?
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