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YP03 UWH

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,821 mi
Last recorded188,821 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UWH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 188,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both shock absorber mounting areas (wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 179,613 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle body and suspension components generally corroded at the rear.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 179,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose/pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to where pipes enter chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose/pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle body and suspension components generally corroded at the rear.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 171,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped bracket insecure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 152,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,942 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 142,942 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 134,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 124,277 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 116,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,662 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,213 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,684 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 UWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 UWH, 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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YP03 UWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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