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YH03 FSM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,058 mi
Last recorded157,058 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,058 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 157,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,928 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,306 miles

Headlamps slightly dim.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,231 miles

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

Headlamps slightly dim.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,462 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2013 117,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,903 miles

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

exhaust nut missing from front pipe

management light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 111,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust nut missing from front pipe

management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 105,723 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,330 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,907 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 84,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,653 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 79,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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YH03 FSM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH03 FSM, 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 YH03 FSM registered?

YH03 FSM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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