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RE53 AAY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 AAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 89,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,946 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 31 Oct 2011 79,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,626 miles

Both front brake discs scored

OBD (engine management) light 'on'

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs scored

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OBD (engine management) light 'on'

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,316 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate and become dirty

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,762 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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RE53 AAY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE53 AAY, 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 RE53 AAY registered?

RE53 AAY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is RE53 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 AAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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