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YM53 BPZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,969 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 BPZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YM53 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

YM53 BPZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 BPZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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