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YJ03 BLT

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 189,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

headlights condition

Fail 18 Jun 2024 189,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

headlights condition

Pass 27 Jun 2023 186,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 186,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 177,569 miles

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

rear diff offside mount worn

Fail 13 Jun 2022 177,569 miles

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

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

rear diff offside mount worn

Pass 6 Jul 2021 171,435 miles

Offside Rear diff mount bush badly deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 171,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear diff mount bush badly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 164,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 164,524 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,652 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 151,598 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,115 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Front section of exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 132,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child locks engaged

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise front tyres worn inside edge

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 120,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 120,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 105,078 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 105,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

split in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre,but not through to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,704 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 19 Jun 2009 61,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,501 miles

rust on parts of suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,755 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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YJ03 BLT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YJ03 BLT, 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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YJ03 BLT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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