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YT03 XCG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,065 miles

x2 inner sills corroded-exhaust system corroded-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-rear flexi ferrules corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-front and rear brake pads worn low-clutch slipping

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front tyre bald outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,757 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,481 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 XCG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT03 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

YT03 XCG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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