MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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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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PY53 KVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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