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YD03 VWM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,759 mi
Last recorded175,759 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion inc offside rear sill

Pass 2 Oct 2023 168,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2023 168,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2020 146,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded but sound

osf brake backplate corroded

suspension components corroded but sound

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all suspention components slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all suspention components slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,372 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 3 May 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,428 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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YD03 VWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

YD03 VWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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