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YY53 CWF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,391 miles

Front H\LAMPS LENSES HAZED

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CENTRE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,822 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,822 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,923 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,240 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,218 miles

front inner side of brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,467 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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YY53 CWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY53 CWF, 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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YY53 CWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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