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YX53 PBV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,864 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 144,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not rotten

Fail 7 Oct 2016 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not rotten

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 132,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 100,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,925 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 PBV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 PBV registered?

YX53 PBV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 PBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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