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HY03 NME

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 181,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 171,236 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 161,152 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 152,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint in centre of system (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 142,464 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint in centre of system (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,386 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 86,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,942 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 77,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,836 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NME is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY03 NME, 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 NME is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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