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LS53 VJY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,058 mi
Last recorded194,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 194,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 190,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 185,660 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 180,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 174,077 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 166,527 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 166,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 165,480 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 165,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 157,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 157,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 151,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 151,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 131,683 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 131,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 109,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s side light dim

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,683 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LS53 VJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS53 VJY, 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 LS53 VJY registered?

LS53 VJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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