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LX03 YKT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,893 mi
Last recorded142,893 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YKT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 142,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 129,969 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 129,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front pads worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,295 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,492 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,218 miles

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 25 Mar 2008 71,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,046 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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LX03 YKT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX03 YKT, 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 LX03 YKT registered?

LX03 YKT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is LX03 YKT safe to buy?

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