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KG03 YZW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 84,247 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 84,011 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,739 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,374 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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KG03 YZW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KG03 YZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG03 YZW registered?

KG03 YZW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KG03 YZW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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