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RY03 XRX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,325 mi
Last recorded205,325 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 205,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nerarside rear brake slightly weak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 191,980 miles

some corrosion of exhaust

some corrosion of rear brake pipes at valve/block

Fail 23 Apr 2014 191,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn

some corrosion of exhaust

some corrosion of rear brake pipes at valve/block

Pass 8 Apr 2013 180,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine managment light on

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

Fail 8 Apr 2013 180,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine managment light on

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 9 Apr 2012 166,459 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2012 166,459 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2010 151,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 130,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 109,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 109,854 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,882 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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RY03 XRX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY03 XRX, 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 RY03 XRX registered?

RY03 XRX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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