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YF03 PBK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 PBK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 125,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheels feel slightly rough when rotated

vehicle is undersealed all over

Fail 1 May 2025 125,167 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheels feel slightly rough when rotated

vehicle is undersealed all over

Pass 9 May 2024 116,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 109,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 3 May 2022 101,749 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2021 95,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 95,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 89,487 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 80,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 71,572 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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YF03 PBK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF03 PBK, 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 YF03 PBK registered?

YF03 PBK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 PBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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