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PF03 YTW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 YTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 128,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,422 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,224 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,873 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 105,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,388 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,977 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,669 miles

front number plate slighty loose

rear number plate slighty distorted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,140 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 YTW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF03 YTW, 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 PF03 YTW registered?

PF03 YTW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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