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HY03 KWP

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,845 mi
Last recorded160,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 160,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 149,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 149,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 144,756 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

both front suspension lower ball joint covers deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking between tread,ADVISE ATTENTION

both track rod end balljoint cover deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

front exhaust clamps corroded

rear differential support bushes worn and support bar corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,800 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension lower arm ball joint covers deteriorated

both track rod end ball joint covers deteriorated

front cross member corroded

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,761 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,338 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,885 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 120,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,125 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,682 miles

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

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 box (7.1.2)

Rear rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,696 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,108 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,106 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,283 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,079 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,712 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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HY03 KWP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY03 KWP, 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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HY03 KWP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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