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YS53 YSR

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YSR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 71,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,190 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,247 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,856 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 66,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 63,856 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,807 miles

exhaust shield rattling

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,832 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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YS53 YSR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YS53 YSR, 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 YS53 YSR registered?

YS53 YSR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YS53 YSR safe to buy?

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