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VN53 VYC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,607 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all steering and suspension bushs general age and wear

all steering and suspension corroded

front tyres slightly perished

minor exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,510 miles

All suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front tyres perishing

Offside rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front tyres perishing

Offside rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,529 miles

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear subframes & all suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Front tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 16 Jul 2016 75,529 miles

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear subframes & all suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Front tyres starting to perish

Headlamp aim too low Both sides front (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip to windscreen

exhaust system corroded

steering and suspension starting to show age/wear

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip to windscreen

exhaust system corroded

steering and suspension starting to show age/wear

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,963 miles

slight weap o/s rear shockabsorber.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 62,963 miles

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

slight weap o/s rear shockabsorber.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,139 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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VN53 VYC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN53 VYC, 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 VN53 VYC registered?

VN53 VYC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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