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YM03 UHZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,610 mi
Last recorded159,610 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 159,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 154,883 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 154,397 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside headlamp is cloudy

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 152,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backplate corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 143,766 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose and bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake backplate corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,040 miles

Both front brake hoses centre ferrules corroded

Front exhaust hanging bracket broken

Nearside Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid, offside rear light misting of oil

Nearside rear brake backpltee corroded, BORDERLINE pass and advise

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2015 124,040 miles

Both front brake hoses centre ferrules corroded

Front exhaust hanging bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (1.8)

Nearside Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid, offside rear light misting of oil

Nearside rear brake backpltee corroded, BORDERLINE pass and advise

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (1.8)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,253 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,414 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 114,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,012 miles

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

all rear brake pipes greased at junction

Fail 26 Jul 2012 105,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exh system in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,281 miles

Front pads and discs close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,057 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,644 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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YM03 UHZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YM03 UHZ, 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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YM03 UHZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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