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YD03 ORG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 ORG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,038 miles

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,466 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,776 miles

Offside Rear inner sill wheek whith corroshion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on front wheels

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on all wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,957 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,747 miles

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres are on 3mm

nearside front door mirror cover is broken

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,139 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,774 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,404 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ORG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD03 ORG, 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 YD03 ORG registered?

YD03 ORG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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