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RY03 XSC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,712 mi
Last recorded214,712 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 214,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 211,951 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 211,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 199,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 176,206 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 176,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 156,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level low

front and rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Jul 2013 156,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level low

front and rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,180 miles

Front and rear number plates poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,790 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/f

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,304 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre rear unable to fully check seat belts

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

temp repair has ben carried out to front number plate

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,820 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 XSC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green 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 RY03 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

RY03 XSC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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