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NY03 XCA

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,642 mi
Last recorded139,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 XCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 139,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front brake slight binde

Pass 16 Jan 2018 129,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 129,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S REAR LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S REAR (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S REAR INNER SILLs (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,387 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper slight split on end

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,596 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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NY03 XCA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NY03 XCA, 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 NY03 XCA registered?

NY03 XCA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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