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YP53 WVT

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,491 miles

N/s/f wing mirror glass missing

O/s/r tyre started to perish

Various rear suspension bushes worn / starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,130 miles

Rear exhaust section,slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,042 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 WVT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

YP53 WVT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is YP53 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 WVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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