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EF03 KUW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,792 mi
Last recorded144,792 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 KUW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 133,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 133,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 121,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 104,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 88,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 75,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate lossing its density(fading)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 75,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate lossing its density(fading)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,909 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF03 KUW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EF03 KUW, 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 EF03 KUW registered?

EF03 KUW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is EF03 KUW safe to buy?

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