MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine component (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
driver window not working
rear suspension component corrosion
engine oil low
exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning judders on idle (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion, brake pipes, ect
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF03 CYS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MF03 CYS, 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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MF03 CYS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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