MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dull (1.7.5a)
Front Oil leak dripping ()
Rear both rear spring rubber mounts deterorated and cracking
Rear both rear tyres worn and wearing inside edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and n/s rear red in heat distorion pressent (3.5.1i)
Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dull (1.7.5a)
Front Oil leak dripping ()
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (3.7.C.2)
Rear both rear spring rubber mounts deterorated and cracking
Rear both rear tyres worn and wearing inside edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and n/s rear red in heat distorion pressent (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber split
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber split
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear door damaged
rear tyres 2/3mm
nearside rear door damaged
rear tyres 2/3mm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust leak in manifold area
front & rear brake pads worn low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
various bushes wearing
advise front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges.
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YA53 ZZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 ZZK, 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 ZZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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