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DL03 YAK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 104,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,756 miles

two front tyres deflated.

two front tyres tracked off on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,064 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,860 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,538 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,421 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,331 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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DL03 YAK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DL03 YAK, 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 DL03 YAK registered?

DL03 YAK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is DL03 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 YAK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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