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SY53 EOC

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,825 mi
Last recorded188,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EOC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 188,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 188,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 182,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 167,997 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,956 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 139,298 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,298 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 117,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,377 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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SY53 EOC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY53 EOC, 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 SY53 EOC registered?

SY53 EOC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SY53 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 EOC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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