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RX53 YKU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 80,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,317 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 34,778 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 24,301 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 24,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on in side

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,545 miles

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside

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 YKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 YKU registered?

RX53 YKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is RX53 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 YKU have outstanding finance?

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