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YR03 UFK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,084 mi
Last recorded148,084 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 148,084 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 148,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 142,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,288 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,694 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,802 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 96,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,648 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 UFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

YR03 UFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is YR03 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 UFK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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