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YX03 URV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 URV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,412 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,575 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner, lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Ball joint locking nut split pin is missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,934 miles

Dip image poor

Fail 26 Feb 2020 65,934 miles

Dip image poor

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,418 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,820 miles

front disc face pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,006 miles

front brake discs starting to rust slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,652 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 URV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 URV, 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 YX03 URV registered?

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

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