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YM53 BRV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,436 mi
Last recorded131,436 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,436 miles

exhaust blowing offside front area of engine

offside front wheel rim buckled

windscreen chipped in drivers lower drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,076 miles

damage to offside front wheel rim

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,680 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear vtyre close to limit on 2mm

slight exhaust blowing manifold area

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,541 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,360 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

stone chip in a zone

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,937 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 BRV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YM53 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

YM53 BRV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is YM53 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 BRV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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