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YT03 TMV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,981 mi
Last recorded208,981 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 TMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 208,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 208,981 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 207,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 205,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 193,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 173,731 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Oct 2014 155,165 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 155,165 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 138,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 122,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,187 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 TMV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 TMV, 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 YT03 TMV registered?

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

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