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AF03 UYX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 115,735 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,851 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,318 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,318 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,443 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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AF03 UYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF03 UYX, 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 AF03 UYX registered?

AF03 UYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AF03 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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