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WU03 YRE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 102,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 99,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 91,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,153 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 87,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,244 miles

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

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

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

Suspect front brake pads sticking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspect front brake pads sticking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,512 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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WU03 YRE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WU03 YRE, 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 WU03 YRE registered?

WU03 YRE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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