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GK03 LKY

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,488 mi
Last recorded181,488 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2021 181,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 160,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 137,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,688 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,419 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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GK03 LKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK03 LKY, 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 GK03 LKY registered?

GK03 LKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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