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YP53 YKH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,887 mi
Last recorded173,887 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 173,887 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,789 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 170,226 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 170,226 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 163,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 163,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 158,864 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 158,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (both headlamps lens scratched/dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (both headlamps lens scratched/dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside ( both headlamps lens scratched / dull) (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber pad worn/split from the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and offside rear drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 154,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 154,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 154,066 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 150,891 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber is worn

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

Rear seats are down at the time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 147,731 miles

Both headlight lenses are deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 12 May 2015 147,731 miles

Both headlight lenses are deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2013 117,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 117,262 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 108,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 91,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,944 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 YKH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YKH, 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 YKH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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