MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH O/S AND N/S DELAMINATING INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear number plate deteriorating/nearing point where replacement required.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear number plate deteriorating/nearing point where replacement required.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
head light lenses beginning to deteriorae.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes,o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes,o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
slight perishing of n/s/r tyre.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight perishing of n/s/r tyre.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
screw in o/s/f tyre
Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
n/s/r tyre worn v/low on outer edges
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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HY53 UDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UDV, 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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HY53 UDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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