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YX53 PFK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 168,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 168,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

multiple points of vehicle as slight corrosion to under body

Pass 12 Sep 2012 151,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 127,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,130 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 PFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

YX53 PFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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