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B161 RAS

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 RAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2013 84,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 80,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,505 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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B161 RAS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B161 RAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B161 RAS registered?

B161 RAS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is B161 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 RAS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B161 RAS have outstanding finance?

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