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YR53 GKP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,761 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill near rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill near rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,473 miles

both front brake back plates corroded and deteriated

general under body and suspension component corrosion

slight corrosion on the ends of most metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2015 122,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake back plates corroded and deteriated

general under body and suspension component corrosion

slight corrosion on the ends of most metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,680 miles

nearside front brake backing plate excessively corroded

offside front brake backing plate excessively corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake backing plate excessively corroded

offside front brake backing plate excessively corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 102,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,546 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,379 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield rattling on exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,054 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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YR53 GKP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR53 GKP, 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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YR53 GKP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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