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YV03 WYU

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,162 mi
Last recorded164,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 164,162 miles

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-

Pass 25 May 2023 152,555 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 152,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 142,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 142,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 137,995 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 133,260 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 133,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,645 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,970 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,468 miles

1 back box mount snapped

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 74,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,893 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,321 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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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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