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SY53 MZP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,664 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 83,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight Blow from Exhaust manifold

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight Blow from Exhaust manifold

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,874 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 72,769 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 68,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,136 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 63,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 54,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,419 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 47,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,060 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 25,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

SY53 MZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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