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YL03 TOA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,571 mi
Last recorded142,571 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 142,571 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))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to both front disks

Slight corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches and strut top turrets

Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 108,112 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 103,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,773 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 63,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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YL03 TOA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

YL03 TOA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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