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KY03 RWF

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 RWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2022 146,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting set belt fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 146,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arc (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 146,465 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 145,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,236 miles

EML STAYS ON / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL / SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 143,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL / SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

EML STAYS ON / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL / SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,708 miles

EML STAYS ON / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Jul 2017 141,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

EML STAYS ON / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,937 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 137,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear belt not checked.

E.M.L on.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also cracked in tread and side wall.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also cracked in tread and side wall.

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

no oil on dipstick(added 1 litre to test)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in side wall and tread

Offside Front tyre cracked in side wall and tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,437 miles

leak from engine oil filter

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

leak from engine oil filter

Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,608 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Front nearside exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,608 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Front nearside exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 59,801 miles

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,986 miles

slight damaged to the off side front

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,313 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,042 miles

both front tyres slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,970 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 RWF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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