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RY03 XSL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,948 mi
Last recorded162,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 162,948 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroding

o/s headlight loose

Fail 16 Jul 2016 162,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroding

o/s headlight loose

Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine oil level exceeds maximum mark

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 153,745 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

engine oil level exceeds maximum mark

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,564 miles

offside and nearside rear valve stems perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 132,813 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts

Offside front tyre age cracking

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,798 miles

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

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts

Offside front tyre age cracking

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,752 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 119,752 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,928 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,928 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,396 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,954 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT WHEN PULLED TAUGHT CAUSES ROOF LINING TO LOWER, HOWEVER FIXINGS ARE TIGHT AND MECHANISM IN GOOD ORDER.

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,954 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

WHEN PULLING THE CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT THE ENTIRE ROOF LINING LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY. POSSIBLY A DAMAGED FIXING OR LOOSE BOLT.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 56,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,607 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 XSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XSL, 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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RY03 XSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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