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YT53 OUY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,573 mi
Last recorded199,573 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 199,573 miles

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

wax oil front to rear

Fail 11 Aug 2016 199,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wax oil front to rear

Pass 22 Aug 2013 193,817 miles

Advise exhaust system very corroded around mounts and joint and back box.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 193,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system very corroded around mounts and joint and back box.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 174,998 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 156,139 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 119,278 miles

advise all four tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 119,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise all four tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2008 97,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 78,690 miles

Advise front brake pads worn 50%.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,732 miles

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

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 OUY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OUY, 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 OUY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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