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YP03 ABX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ABX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 172,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 159,666 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 159,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 151,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 151,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 145,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 135,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 135,249 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 125,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 112,935 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 103,853 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 103,853 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 100,430 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 100,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,278 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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YP03 ABX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP03 ABX, 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 YP03 ABX registered?

YP03 ABX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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