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PF03 YTR

2003 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 YTR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,391 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor next to suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,609 miles

front no plate delaminateing

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,512 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,954 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,286 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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PF03 YTR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF03 YTR, 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

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What year was PF03 YTR registered?

PF03 YTR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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