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YR03 BPU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside cv joint noisy

rear exhaust silencer corroded & peeling

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,699 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 115,699 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,777 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YR03 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR03 BPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 BPU registered?

YR03 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YR03 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 BPU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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