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HY53 UEA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,479 miles

rear exhaustbox corroded.

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaustbox corroded.

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 93,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,560 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,289 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,969 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UEA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY53 UEA registered?

HY53 UEA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is HY53 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 UEA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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