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YX03 VBL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 112,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,937 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear differential bushes worn on both sides

Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp is water logged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear differential bushes worn on both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,485 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 92,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,519 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,435 miles

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Exhaust badly corroded at joins.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight blow from rear silencer around tailpipe.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,366 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Exhaust badly corroded at joins.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake disc has got very hot.

Slight blow from rear silencer around tailpipe.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,161 miles

2000 miles left on rear brake pads.

Exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,602 miles

Rear hangers corroded on rear section of exhaust.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,376 miles

Rear brake pads low

Front Brake pads low

Front brake discs poor

Rear brake discs poor

Fail 13 Aug 2011 60,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 35,250 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,135 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 VBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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