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YL03 TNV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 TNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Sills not checked outer sill covers fitted

Rear Differential support bracket bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,187 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,437 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 96,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,852 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,514 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,043 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,683 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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YL03 TNV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YL03 TNV, 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 YL03 TNV registered?

YL03 TNV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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