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HY03 NLF

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,253 mi
Last recorded154,253 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NLF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 149,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,770 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,789 miles

both headlamps on lowest parameter setting

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,292 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 112,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,155 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on front lower suspension arms

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,295 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust slightly coroded

surface corosion on front lower suspension arms

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,373 miles

centre seat belt stalk missing ,found and tested.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 42,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre seat belt stalk missing ,found and tested.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads worn to 4 mm,require attention next service.

slight ply in both front wishbone bushes,repositioned and secured.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,769 miles

rear brake pads worn to 4 mm,require attention next service.

slight ply in both front wishbone bushes,repositioned and secured.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,972 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

slight tearing of the o/s/f lower wishbone bush.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 22,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,636 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 17,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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