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SY53 VUR

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,341 mi
Last recorded132,341 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VUR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,341 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses on both lamps deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL lamp ON

Rear Both rear tyres worn on edges of tread. N/S/R tyre starting to crack/perish in between tread pattern

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 132,341 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses on both lamps deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL lamp ON

Rear Both rear tyres worn on edges of tread. N/S/R tyre starting to crack/perish in between tread pattern

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,193 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush deteriorating/cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush deteriorating/cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside headlight aim on maximum height limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,700 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside headlight aim on maximum height limit

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,949 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,417 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres onlimit markers

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 VUR 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 75%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

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