MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at connector out of floor (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 on connector block (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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