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SY53 VUJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

208,536 mi
Last recorded208,536 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 208,536 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 208,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 207,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 207,143 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 207,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 206,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 206,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 204,571 miles

Front headlamps frosty

Fail 27 Sep 2018 204,571 miles

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

Front headlamps frosty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 203,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 187,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear at link conector (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

exhaust heat shield rear poor fitment

Fail 9 Aug 2016 187,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear at link conector (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

exhaust heat shield rear poor fitment

Pass 21 Aug 2015 166,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 166,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 144,201 miles

Engine Light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 144,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,937 miles

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

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

engine light on

exhaust rattle

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2013 118,937 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

exhaust rattle

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light is on dash.

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

Pass 18 May 2011 86,308 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play.

Front brake discs very poor condition.

Pass 19 May 2010 73,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,402 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,402 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 51,029 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,061 miles

nearside rear tyre below legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre below legal limit inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,060 miles

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

nearside rear tyre below legal limit outer edge

offside front tyre below legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre below legal limit inner edge

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 VUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

SY53 VUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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