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YR03 BPV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,805 miles

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

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,651 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

chassis corroded especially around rear suspension mounts

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 133,970 miles

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

various suspension components and parts of chassis corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 133,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded at inner edge

various suspension components and parts of chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 126,184 miles

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

rear brake pipes from connector block corrded slightly

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 120,984 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,080 miles

front bumper damage n/s/

rear bumper damage

rear tyre 2/3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,938 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,843 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,776 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,699 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,207 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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YR03 BPV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPV, 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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YR03 BPV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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