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VN53 VYK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper binding

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded ferrules - front /rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded ferrules - front / rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Axle support bushes worn/weak

corrosion to suspension / underside chassis

Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,841 miles

Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded ferrules - front /rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Corroded ferrules - front / rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Axle support bushes worn/weak

corrosion to suspension / underside chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,756 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,538 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 94,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs marked

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs marked

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,498 miles

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VYK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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