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EX03 VYM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,247 mi
Last recorded214,247 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 214,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 187,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2010 187,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 160,199 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 160,199 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,026 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 126,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX03 VYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX03 VYM, 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 EX03 VYM registered?

EX03 VYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is EX03 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VYM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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