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GY03 KTN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,556 mi
Last recorded173,556 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 KTN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 173,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Fail 12 Apr 2024 173,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Pass 21 Feb 2023 166,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Fail 9 Feb 2023 166,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,976 miles

engine management lamp is on

Fail 2 Feb 2022 159,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management lamp is on

Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

both head lamps beam images deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2021 153,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

both head lamps beam images deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2020 149,883 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 14 Dec 2018 144,411 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn to 2 to 3 mm

both head lamp image patterns deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2017 139,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic sill trims fitted

rear exhaust hanger detached but exhaust system secure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,435 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,021 miles

front offside tyre inner edge worn (very close to legal limit)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear tail box deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,393 miles

front offside tyre inner edege worn

rear boot door glass missing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2014 126,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front offside tyre inner edege worn

rear boot door glass missing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 109,748 miles

Front discs worn.

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,239 miles

front wipers weak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,359 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,445 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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GY03 KTN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY03 KTN, 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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GY03 KTN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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