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EX03 VYP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 99,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,314 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

Front discs lipped on edges.

Fail 17 May 2013 85,145 miles

Dampness to nearside rear shock absorber.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

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

Pass 17 May 2013 85,145 miles

Dampness to nearside rear shock absorber.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,708 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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EX03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX03 VYP, 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 EX03 VYP registered?

EX03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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