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YG53 FWB

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,242 mi
Last recorded124,242 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,242 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corrosion on chassis all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2020 122,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,125 miles

general heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

general heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,891 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded between cat & center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 88,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded between cat & center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,814 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,940 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 12 Sep 2006 20,540 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YG53 FWB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG53 FWB, 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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YG53 FWB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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