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DY53 HCF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,917 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 79,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,010 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,405 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 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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DY53 HCF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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