MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear wiper blade rubber split.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front inner side of brake discs are corroded
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YY53 CWF registered?
YY53 CWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is YY53 CWF safe to buy?
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