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YG53 FWL

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,218 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,070 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,277 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,132 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,952 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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YG53 FWL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG53 FWL registered?

YG53 FWL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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