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LS53 YVZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,619 mi
Last recorded129,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers window not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers window not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 120,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2020 118,201 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits fast idle aswell (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both head lights deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2018 110,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,006 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,602 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc rust

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,758 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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LS53 YVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YVZ, 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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LS53 YVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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