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YE53 HJX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,075 mi
Last recorded134,075 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 134,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion and on inner sills

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under carriage cover in off road mud

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 118,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under carriage cover in off road mud

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,120 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,080 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,168 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,017 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,380 miles

front brake pads appear low not 100% visable

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,804 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,662 miles

both rear tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE53 HJX 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 75%.

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 YE53 HJX, 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 YE53 HJX registered?

YE53 HJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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