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YX53 PFU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,950 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 66,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,567 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear suspension leg top mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,585 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 59,487 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sides outriggers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 50,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,196 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes brake hoses req clean grease now (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check inner pads look check disc fully (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

underbody all pipes springs req wax oil grease now through out steam clean first

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,811 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,811 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,933 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,598 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,598 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,352 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,587 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 PFU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

YX53 PFU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YX53 PFU safe to buy?

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