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DF02 KMF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,688 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,463 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper fixing corroded away

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No Anti slip on clutch pedal

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti slip missing from clutch pedal

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small tare on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split open; **Advise Att** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar electrical socket coroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket pins coroded (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket pins coroded (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,348 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected slight corrosion to pins (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,753 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,061 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,179 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,799 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,847 miles

Advise small cut to N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,833 miles

All brake pads are getting low.

All tyers are feathered on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 25,815 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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DF02 KMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF02 KMF, 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 DF02 KMF registered?

DF02 KMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is DF02 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 KMF shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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