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YX03 URG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 URG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 142,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame has a hole below drive shaft. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker top mounting area behind seats. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker top mounting area behind seats. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system slight leak from brake pipe connection. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill behind front wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear diff, front mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,296 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,100 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 115,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,756 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,649 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,314 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,314 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,850 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,850 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,815 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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YX03 URG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX03 URG, 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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YX03 URG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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