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YY03 NLP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NLP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,889 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,603 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,345 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,331 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlights deteriorating showing hazy efect (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 99,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,370 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,048 miles

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

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

tracking check

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,143 miles

rear axle bushes signs of wear

rear brake pads low

unable to assess brake pipes over fuel tank

Fail 3 Oct 2011 78,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear axle bushes signs of wear

rear brake pads low

unable to assess brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 39,265 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,097 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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YY03 NLP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY03 NLP, 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 YY03 NLP registered?

YY03 NLP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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