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YA53 ZZK

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,087 mi
Last recorded162,087 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZZK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,087 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 161,993 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 154,288 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,858 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 147,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 147,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 144,033 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 144,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 140,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 140,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 128,306 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,918 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 113,124 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,599 miles

advise front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 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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