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YY03 NMU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,620 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 80,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019
Fail 13 Dec 2019 59,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 56,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,848 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,196 miles

engine engine light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,268 miles

Exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2012

Slight cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,313 miles

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

Sidewall cracking to all four tyres.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,944 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 NMU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY03 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

YY03 NMU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is YY03 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 NMU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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