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YM03 UJB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,513 mi
Last recorded168,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 168,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All the hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Jun 2020 168,507 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All the hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Apr 2019 165,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All the brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

centre and rear exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Apr 2019 165,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All the brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

centre and rear exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,606 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 162,606 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 153,052 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,942 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 135,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,157 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,569 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,563 miles

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Fail 14 Jul 2010

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,719 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,652 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 UJB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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