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YW53 CXU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,877 mi
Last recorded170,877 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 170,877 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 170,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 164,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 154,107 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 143,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 143,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering column u/j rubbing on loose exhaust heat sheild

Pass 2 Mar 2011 132,211 miles

rear axle mounting bracket to body worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 132,209 miles

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

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

rear axle mounting bracket to body bush worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 132,209 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,504 miles

small exhaust blow front pipe to mainfold

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,488 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,042 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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YW53 CXU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YW53 CXU, 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 YW53 CXU registered?

YW53 CXU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is YW53 CXU safe to buy?

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