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KY03 FGU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,104 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,390 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,300 miles

Front suspension and various steering components corroded

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Rear exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,946 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,195 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

part of exhaust corroded

windscreen damage outside drivers swept area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,029 miles

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

part of exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2007 48,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,723 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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KY03 FGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY03 FGU, 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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KY03 FGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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