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SY03 YRG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YRG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,301 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Dec 2014 95,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,727 miles

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

both sills coverd

Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisory front brake discs partially worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,226 miles

advisory front brake discs partially worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyre walls cracked

front brake discs rusty at edges

near side rear tyre worn at edges

no oil on dip stick

pass wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre walls cracked

front brake discs rusty at edges

near side rear tyre worn at edges

no oil on dip stick

pass wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,946 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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SY03 YRG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY03 YRG, 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 SY03 YRG registered?

SY03 YRG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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