MOT Status
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173,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Rear Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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