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HK03 YCT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,345 mi
Last recorded130,345 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,345 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 128,659 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 May 2016 128,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,589 miles

chips in screen

condition of o/s/ headlamp lense poor

drivers window not working

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

o/s head lamp image poor due to lense

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,994 miles

drivers window inop

front brake pads low BORDERLINE

multiple chips in screen

n/s/r shocker light misting of oil

o/s/f headlamp lense starting to deteriate starting to effect pattern

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads low BORDERLINE

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,430 miles

TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,115 miles

e/m light staying on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,115 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

e/m light staying on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake pads getting loww

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light on engine oil low lip on all brake discs rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,217 miles

engine light on engine oil low lip on all brake discs rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,339 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,956 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 YCT 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 78.6%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

HK03 YCT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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