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GU03 YUK

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,654 mi
Last recorded112,654 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box slightly leak

Offside Front Lower 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 17 Oct 2020 111,726 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,714 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,582 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,261 miles

corrosion to exhaust

nearside rear shocker damp

stone chips front screen

Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported fixing broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

slight corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 95,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 754,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,530 miles

advise both rear tyres on legal limit !!!

Pass 8 May 2007 55,677 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,606 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 YUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU03 YUK, 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 YUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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