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OU53 FYZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,228 mi
Last recorded178,228 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 178,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 178,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 159,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

near side front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

small exhaust leak at the rear

Pass 9 Dec 2022 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover is deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover is deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 144,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,966 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,251 miles

rear exhaust hanger missing.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,430 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,733 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,130 miles

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,130 miles

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,031 miles

Dirt behind headlamp guards slightly affecting light output.

Rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,696 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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OU53 FYZ 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 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OU53 FYZ, 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 OU53 FYZ registered?

OU53 FYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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