MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL 4 SIDE BRAKE HUB DIRTY AND COVER WITH METRIAL OF STUFF
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine bay is dirty , along underside very muddy and dirty that is hard to inspect the components
ALL 4 SIDE BRAKE HUB DIRTY AND COVER WITH METRIAL OF STUFF
Front Registration plate insecure was not present at time of test , (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine bay is dirty , along underside very muddy and dirty that is hard to inspect the components
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm on inner
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of door sills
Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HY53 VWG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?
HY53 VWG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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