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PY53 DVT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,896 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,695 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 99,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside front tyre wall slightly cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,329 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer mounting corroded but sytem still well supported

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,965 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,942 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,775 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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PY53 DVT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY53 DVT, 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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PY53 DVT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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