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YX53 MWK

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,713 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r hindering seat belt examination

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main coming through floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main coming through the floor (3.6.B.2c)

checks to be kept on underbody as corrosion is evident

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,239 miles

Slight corrosion apparent on main / rear brake pipes at connecting block

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,687 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 101,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,197 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded due to not being used on the road for a while

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,209 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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YX53 MWK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX53 MWK, 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 YX53 MWK registered?

YX53 MWK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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