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RX53 YKP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,802 mi
Last recorded139,802 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,802 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 139,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 122,827 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 122,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,867 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,556 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.plastic oversills & front undershield fitted

slight corrosion to battery & retainer.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,901 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,954 miles

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,slight corrosion to exhaust system,evidence of service/repair prior to mot test,rear brake pads getting low,rear tyre treads getting low,DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,808 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,679 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front wipers split on ends.

N/S/R Seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested when wet

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 YKP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX53 YKP, 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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RX53 YKP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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