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YP53 AKZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,609 mi
Last recorded156,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 AKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 143,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 May 2021 140,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 138,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 135,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 128,163 miles

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 125,692 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 118,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 113,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 101,833 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,683 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,335 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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YP53 AKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP53 AKZ, 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 YP53 AKZ registered?

YP53 AKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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