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YH03 THG

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 THG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,620 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,317 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 23,317 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,822 miles

catalytic convertor rear flange seriously deteriorated

centre pipe rear flange deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

catalytic convertor rear flange seriously deteriorated

centre pipe rear flange deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,039 miles

nearside front brake disc corroding on inner face

offside front brake disc corroding on inner face

Fail 26 Mar 2010 11,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake disc corroding on inner face

offside front brake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 5,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 5,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,251 miles

Nearside Front 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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YH03 THG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH03 THG, 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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YH03 THG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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