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LY03 KWH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,334 mi
Last recorded128,334 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KWH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 128,334 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 128,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 119,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 107,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 107,645 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,547 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2017 93,734 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 May 2017 93,734 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 78,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 70,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 63,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,905 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,710 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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LY03 KWH 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 70.8%.

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 LY03 KWH, 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 LY03 KWH registered?

LY03 KWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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