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HY03 NMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

220,798 mi
Last recorded220,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 220,798 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 220,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 204,806 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 204,806 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 192,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 177,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 164,635 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low // tyre flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 124,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 112 / 103 is limit (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low // tyre flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,966 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 122,999 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2012 96,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,356 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,356 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,445 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED /// DOOR HANDLE DRIVERS LOOSE

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,347 miles

ALL TYRES NEED AIR

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,347 miles

ALL TYRES NEED AIR

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,286 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 NMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NMZ, 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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What year was HY03 NMZ registered?

HY03 NMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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