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AD03 KYW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,572 mi
Last recorded109,572 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,572 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,572 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both obligatory lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,957 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,948 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,218 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,468 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,959 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 KYW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KYW, 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 AD03 KYW registered?

AD03 KYW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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