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GY03 BYN

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,076 mi
Last recorded151,076 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BYN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 151,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 125,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

small stone chip in front windscreen inside zone A less than 10mm

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,806 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT VALVE BLOCK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

SMALL CHIP FRONT SCREEN X2

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,405 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,550 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 93,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,401 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,690 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 26,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 20,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,866 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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GY03 BYN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY03 BYN registered?

GY03 BYN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is GY03 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 BYN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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