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YF03 NEP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,850 mi
Last recorded143,850 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 NEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,850 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 143,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,201 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubbers torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch repair covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to rear flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch repair covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 141,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubbers torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch repair covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to rear flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch repair covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrored

Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 133,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,300 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 126,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,007 miles

n/s/f disc brake corroded

n/s/r disc brake corroded

o/s/f disc brake corroded

o/s/r disc brake corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f disc brake corroded

n/s/r disc brake corroded

o/s/f disc brake corroded

o/s/r disc brake corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,095 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,000 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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YF03 NEP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF03 NEP, 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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YF03 NEP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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