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YA53 DXP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,279 mi
Last recorded119,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode at junction from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode at junction from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers on sills

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp washer (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mounting of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mounting of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,074 miles

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

wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,917 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,951 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 7 Dec 2012 66,343 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,160 miles

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

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,460 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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YA53 DXP 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 70%.

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 YA53 DXP, 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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YA53 DXP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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