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HK03 YCA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 YCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 128,960 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 126,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,783 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,089 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,367 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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HK03 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 HK03 YCA, 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 HK03 YCA registered?

HK03 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is HK03 YCA safe to buy?

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