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HY03 XVL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,636 mi
Last recorded145,636 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 145,636 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Corrosion on suspension components, front and rear

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 145,636 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Corrosion on suspension components, front and rear

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Llb501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,383 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,293 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in between their tread patterns

Corroded pipes in engine bay, including fuel pipe.

Engine management light is on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,293 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in between their tread patterns

Corroded pipes in engine bay, including fuel pipe.

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,768 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 144,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks starting to appear on rear tyres

engine management light is on

front subframe has some corrosion

fuel pipes in engine bay are corroding

nearside front tyre has cracks on its sidewall

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge!!

sump has some corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 144,671 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks starting to appear on rear tyres

engine management light is on

front subframe has some corrosion

fuel pipes in engine bay are corroding

nearside front tyre has cracks on its sidewall

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge!!

sump has some corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2013 139,705 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 139,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 123,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,393 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

exhaust system corroded

front windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,134 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 101,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,405 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 72,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,659 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,858 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 XVL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

HY03 XVL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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