MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion affecting rear panels
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
corrosion affecting rear panels
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear diff mounting bush has play.
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear diff mounting bush has play.
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear diff mounting bush has slight play
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear diff mounting bush has slight play
ALL TYRES EDGES WEARING
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NB03 BYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 NB03 BYM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NB03 BYM?
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What year was NB03 BYM registered?
NB03 BYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2003.
Is NB03 BYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for NB03 BYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NB03 BYM have outstanding finance?
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