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KY03 RVU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,187 mi
Last recorded152,187 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 RVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 152,187 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 152,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,868 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

drivers window wont open

Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

cant see condition of brake pads

drivers window wont open

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,142 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,866 miles

exhaust bkt corroded off at tailbox

exhaust poor in places

oil dampness at o/s rear diff seal

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 102,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,505 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 RVU 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 82.4%.

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 KY03 RVU, 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 KY03 RVU registered?

KY03 RVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is KY03 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 RVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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