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MF03 CYT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

146,017 mi
Last recorded146,017 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 CYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,017 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 136,475 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 136,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front flange

Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front flange

Fail 13 Oct 2022 131,973 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/f mounting area of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills, into inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body and subframes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,753 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 127,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emission test is failed. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to inner sills but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,386 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front backplate corroded

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner under vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front backplate corroded

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 112,094 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,159 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO 1.68 (7.3.D.3)

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,682 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shields corroded on front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shields corroded on front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,981 miles

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

O/S front brake disc shield corroded

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

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of vehicle structure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,177 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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MF03 CYT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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