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VO03 YBE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,348 mi
Last recorded185,348 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 185,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 173,744 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 173,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 164,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 164,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing worn of pedal. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated correctly in lower cup. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal ant slip rubber worn away of pedal.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 154,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and cut in outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 144,879 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and cut in outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer wall of tyre but not exposing cords.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 133,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer wall of tyre but not exposing cords.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,593 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 130,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,438 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,271 miles

clutch pedel ruber missing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch pedel ruber missing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,810 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)

air bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

o/s wiper blade with small split on edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2011 90,202 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,873 miles

all four tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2006 31,125 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 31,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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VO03 YBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VO03 YBE, 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 VO03 YBE registered?

VO03 YBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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