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WU03 YSK

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,502 mi
Last recorded161,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YSK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 161,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2019 154,749 miles

corrosion to front sub frame rear sub frame and suspension components

front exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

rear axle bush worn o/s

Fail 26 Sep 2019 154,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion to front sub frame rear sub frame and suspension components

front exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

rear axle bush worn o/s

Pass 13 Oct 2018 148,186 miles

corrosion to underside structure and components

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,849 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 127,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 99,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,771 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,047 miles

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

exhaust hanger braket starting to corrod but still surporting system

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 54,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,781 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 YSK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU03 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

WU03 YSK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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