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AD03 KYV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar link joints worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 130,943 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar link joints worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,984 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking at rear o/s (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,809 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,458 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear differential support arm bush deteriorated and worn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,174 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,936 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,780 miles

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,352 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside.

nail and piece of metal in treaded area of n/s/r tyre.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

surface corrosion in exhaust tail section.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,118 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside.

nail and piece of metal in treaded area of n/s/r tyre.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

surface corrosion in exhaust tail section.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 27,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,408 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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AD03 KYV 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 66.7%.

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 AD03 KYV, 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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AD03 KYV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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