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GU03 YUG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 162,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 155,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,326 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

O/S/R tyre perished and slightly worn inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 144,326 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

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

O/S/R tyre perished and slightly worn inner edge

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 136,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 126,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 110,119 miles

strong advisory on rear shockabsorbers

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,402 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear differetial leaking oil

rear wheel bearings not tested due to binding rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear differetial leaking oil

rear wheel bearings not tested due to binding rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear light lens falling off

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 YUG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU03 YUG, 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 GU03 YUG registered?

GU03 YUG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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