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YP53 WVW

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 119,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner & outer sills corroded 30cms of rear axle tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,480 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 97,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 86,583 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 86,582 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Full system blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2016 73,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Discs Correded And Pitted

Pass 21 May 2015 65,098 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,682 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s front antiroll links

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,271 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff leaking oil

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 WVW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVW, 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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YP53 WVW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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