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YO53 UTU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,263 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,054 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,056 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,370 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroding on inner surface

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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YO53 UTU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YO53 UTU, 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 YO53 UTU registered?

YO53 UTU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is YO53 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 UTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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