MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all under vehicle/inner wheel arches/brake pipes/components corroded/ covered by substance-exhaust has minor leak-front balljoints slight play-both front links slight play-
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
headlamps cloudy
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
headlamps cloudy
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both sides suspension arms corroded
various suspension bushes cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both sides suspension arms corroded
various suspension bushes cracked
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front both sides front head lamps lens deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advanced corrosion on rear brake pipe sections in front of fuel tank at valve
Both front track rod ends and lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boots deteriorated and perishing but preventing the ingress of dirt
Both headlight plastic lenses deteriorated not adversely affecting light source or beam pattern
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber worn and split on one edge
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension components.
Various rubber suspension bushes deteriorated and perishing relative to vehicle age
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advanced corrosion on rear brake pipe sections in front of fuel tank at valve
Both front track rod ends and lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boots deteriorated and perishing but preventing the ingress of dirt
Both headlight plastic lenses deteriorated not adversely affecting light source or beam pattern
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber worn and split on one edge
Engine oil level at minimum
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension components.
Various rubber suspension bushes deteriorated and perishing relative to vehicle age
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front lower arm rear bush contaminated with fluid
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside tyres worn to 3mm x2
Rear brake hose ferrules are in a state of advanced corrosion and the adjoining pipework
both wiper blades torn
clutch pedal rubber torn
corrosion on brake pipework to valve at offside rear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advanced corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules and adjoining pipework
brake pedal rubber split on edge
corrosion on brake pipes to joint on offside rear
engine oil very low
various rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on edge
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advanced corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules and adjoining pipework
brake pedal rubber split on edge
corrosion on brake pipes to joint on offside rear
engine oil very low
various rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal rubber worn through on side
corrosion around rear suspension mountings
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal rubber worn through on side
corrosion around rear suspension mountings
exhaust centre and rear sections holed.one rear mounting missing
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded
1 back box mount snapped
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
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YV03 WYU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 YV03 WYU, 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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YV03 WYU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2003.
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