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NL53 HYT

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 HYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,142 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,311 miles

suspension components & exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019 88,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components & exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe & wishbones have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,233 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,982 miles

nail innearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NL53 HYT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL53 HYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 HYT registered?

NL53 HYT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is NL53 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 HYT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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