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SO53 GYX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,267 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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SO53 GYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO53 GYX, 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 SO53 GYX registered?

SO53 GYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SO53 GYX safe to buy?

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