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HY53 VWG

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

178,699 mi
Last recorded178,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 178,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 178,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 174,631 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 174,631 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 173,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 171,556 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,054 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,743 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 146,065 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,181 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,467 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm on inner

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,429 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 71,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,733 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,070 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 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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The MOT history for HY53 VWG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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