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YT53 ECX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ECX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all flexi brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all flexi brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,499 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,998 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,509 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,722 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,769 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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YT53 ECX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT53 ECX, 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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YT53 ECX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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