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GU03 YTT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,651 mi
Last recorded179,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YTT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 179,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 174,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 177,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps slightly reduced output

rear chassis rusty at tow bar mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,014 miles

Both head lights are discolored.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 163,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Both head lights are discolored.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 149,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded - no leak at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2018 149,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded - no leak at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush outer (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure, center bracket bolt missing, but system adequately supported

o/s washer not working

Fail 17 Feb 2017 135,094 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush outer (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure, center bracket bolt missing, but system adequately supported

o/s washer not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,934 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,524 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs inner face well worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,333 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 64,333 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,671 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,936 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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GU03 YTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU03 YTT, 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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GU03 YTT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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