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S7 YOY

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests50 (39 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

114,495 mi
Last recorded114,495 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 YOY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

39 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 114,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 114,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, also trailing arm busing , worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both side rear wheel arch inner sill repaired and cover with under seal

engine bay in such a condition, (dirty) cant inspect the properly

fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 104,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,846 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 21 Sep 2023 138,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 20 May 2023 97,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2022 91,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 91,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 87,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 87,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 84,975 miles

Advise rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,585 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2017 84,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,531 miles

Both O/s/r brake pipes at junction box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,391 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,072 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine management light on

Front tyres feathering on inner & outer shoulders

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)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,072 miles

Engine management light on

All 4 tyres perishing

Front tyres feathering on inner & outer shoulders

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,223 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,217 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,599 miles

Both front brakes binding

Both front wiper blades splitting

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,041 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,038 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,275 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,544 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,541 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,490 miles

chip in the windscreen

front discs worn

n/s tyre low tread

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,516 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)

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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S7 YOY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 S7 YOY, 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 S7 YOY registered?

S7 YOY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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