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HY53 VWP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,297 mi
Last recorded138,297 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,297 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 136,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,210 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 134,207 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,124 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 128,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,767 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,329 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light damage to offside front (rear most) subframe

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak to rear final drive unit

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,293 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,301 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 VWP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

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