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MM03 YKC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,684 mi
Last recorded124,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YKC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,684 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,354 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,117 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2019 109,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,795 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,040 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,303 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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MM03 YKC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MM03 YKC, 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 MM03 YKC registered?

MM03 YKC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is MM03 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM03 YKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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