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YG53 FWM

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,014 mi
Last recorded158,014 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,885 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,210 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,536 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both nearside tyres worn on outer edge

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 FWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWM, 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 YG53 FWM registered?

YG53 FWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YG53 FWM safe to buy?

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