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GU03 YUS

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 162,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,376 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

both headlamps faded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,611 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fog lamp damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,763 miles

nearside raer light cluster cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,476 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 YUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

GU03 YUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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