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PY53 KVU

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,379 mi
Last recorded228,379 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 228,379 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on sub frames

n/s front tyre worn near wear bands

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear no plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2012 228,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on sub frames

n/s front tyre worn near wear bands

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear no plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2011 208,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 187,152 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 162,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 128,791 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 101,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,500 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

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 KVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KVU, 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 PY53 KVU registered?

PY53 KVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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