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YD03 FJJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,607 mi
Last recorded71,607 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 FJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,607 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 71,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes slightly perished

nsf tyre on 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear suspension bushes slightly perished

nsf tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,879 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield loose

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 48,604 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,793 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,950 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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YD03 FJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD03 FJJ, 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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YD03 FJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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