MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corrored
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
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))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
n/s/f disc brake corroded
n/s/r disc brake corroded
o/s/f disc brake corroded
o/s/r disc brake corroded
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
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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