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YX03 USG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,295 mi
Last recorded216,295 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 216,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 216,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside front (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 203,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 186,147 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield front loose

Pass 17 Dec 2013 168,248 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 168,248 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 152,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,813 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 128,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 109,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,026 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,658 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 USG 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 75%.

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 YX03 USG, 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 USG registered?

YX03 USG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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