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YC53 UVX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

191,619 mi
Last recorded191,619 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 191,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 180,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has plastics underside, sills, etc, under sealed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 173,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 172,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 147,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,215 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,211 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,933 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,553 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,066 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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YC53 UVX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC53 UVX, 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 YC53 UVX registered?

YC53 UVX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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