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HY53 UDP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,681 mi
Last recorded125,681 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 125,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing from cat and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shocks leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,614 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 120,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,431 miles

Headlamp aim just met requirements (both)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,148 miles

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced due to lenses starting to deteriorate

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nail in tread of offside rear tyre and pressure slightly low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,001 miles

both beam images slightly poor due to headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nails in tread of both rear tyres

very slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,036 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,416 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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HY53 UDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY53 UDP, 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 HY53 UDP registered?

HY53 UDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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