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YT03 TMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,536 mi
Last recorded131,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 131,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 126,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 122,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,973 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,662 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,843 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,304 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 TMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YT03 TMZ, 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 TMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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