MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
corrosion and wear on brake discs
slight corrosion and wear on brake discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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