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RX53 YKB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,768 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,224 miles

Offside Front Nail in tire.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,780 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,780 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,158 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RX53 YKB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 YKB, 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 RX53 YKB registered?

RX53 YKB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YKB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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