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AD03 YNN

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,965 mi
Last recorded153,965 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 153,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 138,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,407 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle very muddy underneath

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,622 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,900 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded off pipe, exhaust still supported adequately

Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust hanger corroded off pipe, exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,816 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,236 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,385 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

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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AD03 YNN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 YNN, 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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AD03 YNN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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