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YT03 HJX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,724 mi
Last recorded163,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,130 miles

Central Front Grille insecure.

Nearside Front Door mirror lense missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp lense glazed.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 152,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lense glazed.

Central Front Grille insecure.

Nearside Front Door mirror lense missing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,426 miles

Front Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In swept area. (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 140,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer qaurter.

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In swept area. (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,649 miles

Childseat fitted.

Nearside Front Light noise from front suspension whilst driving.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,116 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,116 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,665 miles

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

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

small corrsion to front brake discs

temporary repair to front exhaust pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,351 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti slip becoming worn

Drivers seat belt very slow to retract

Engine coolant level low

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front wing has damage

Offside number plate bulb deteriorating

Rear differential support bushes nearside and offside showing movement

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,628 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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YT03 HJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT03 HJX, 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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YT03 HJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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