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YM53 BPO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,015 mi
Last recorded152,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 152,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Full underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 145,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexis insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 138,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at connector out of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 137,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at connector out of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 on connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 on connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,208 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,208 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,284 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and signs of cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,930 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,213 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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YM53 BPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YM53 BPO, 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 YM53 BPO registered?

YM53 BPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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