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Y212 VOW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 VOW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 115,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 109,092 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked across swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,143 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 89,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 58,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,294 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge/cracking

o/s/f tyre weorn on outer edge/cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,026 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,076 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear diff weeping

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,394 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 22,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,134 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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Y212 VOW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y212 VOW, 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 Y212 VOW registered?

Y212 VOW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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