MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear brake flexi hose is not secured to suspension leg
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by old patch (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear brake flexi hose is not secured to suspension leg
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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YR03 BPZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BPZ, 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 YR03 BPZ registered?
YR03 BPZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2003.
Is YR03 BPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR03 BPZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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