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VF03 YYX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,280 mi
Last recorded167,280 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 167,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 165,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 164,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 164,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 161,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 161,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 160,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 160,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 158,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 152,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 143,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear shockabsorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,420 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 19,302 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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VF03 YYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VF03 YYX, 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 VF03 YYX registered?

VF03 YYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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