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PY03 BJJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,169 mi
Last recorded155,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 BJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,169 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 155,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both in front of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 138,244 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front or rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 138,237 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both obscured (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut turret (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle supports (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front or rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,329 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear diff bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2017 135,322 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear diff bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2016 130,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,682 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 128,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,765 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 113,670 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,113 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,476 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,355 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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PY03 BJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PY03 BJJ, 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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PY03 BJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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