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ND03 VYP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 VYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,537 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge side wall cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge side wall cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Fail 17 May 2011 48,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,108 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,761 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,170 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE FULLY VISUALLY INSPECTED

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,805 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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ND03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND03 VYP, 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 ND03 VYP registered?

ND03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is ND03 VYP safe to buy?

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