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DY53 HCG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

207,399 mi
Last recorded207,399 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 207,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 207,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 204,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 204,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 200,546 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 198,906 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under car surface corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 195,262 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 190,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 177,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 168,723 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 168,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 162,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 151,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,006 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 135,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 125,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,674 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,686 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,891 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 HCG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

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

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