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GY03 BYG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,685 mi
Last recorded117,685 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2019 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and upper box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm incorrect fitment

Offside Front lower arm incorrect fitment

Offside Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Offside exhaust has a slight blow

both front tyres close to limit

offside lower suspension is incorrect but NOT adversely affecting anything

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 108,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,227 miles

outer sill covers fitted possible corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted possible corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,516 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,177 miles

slight damage on front number plate

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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GY03 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY03 BYG, 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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GY03 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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