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KS52 GYO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,710 mi
Last recorded115,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 GYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 101,471 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 94,820 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 89,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 83,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,673 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,975 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,865 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,610 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,648 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 30,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,895 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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KS52 GYO 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 83.3%.

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 KS52 GYO, 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

How do I check the history of KS52 GYO?

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What year was KS52 GYO registered?

KS52 GYO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is KS52 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 GYO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 GYO have outstanding finance?

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