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YT53 EDK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 EDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 129,159 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 129,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 116,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,323 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns-os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns-os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns-os - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,598 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS-OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS-OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS-OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS-OS + corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS-OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 110,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 106,608 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 95,841 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 26 May 2017 95,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,952 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,634 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Fail 16 May 2012 63,628 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,299 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 EDK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YT53 EDK, 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 YT53 EDK registered?

YT53 EDK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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