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NM53 YZR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,351 mi
Last recorded63,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,661 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2018 47,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 37,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,372 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,179 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,167 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 14,167 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,265 miles

hand brake lever slightly high

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,868 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 9,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,497 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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NM53 YZR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NM53 YZR, 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 NM53 YZR registered?

NM53 YZR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is NM53 YZR safe to buy?

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