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P640 YAE

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 YAE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 156,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cluth pedal rubber missing

f/o/s and r/o/s tyre inner walls have cuts

Fail 25 Oct 2010 156,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cluth pedal rubber missing

f/o/s and r/o/s tyre inner walls have cuts

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,611 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 147,594 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 137,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 130,329 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 130,329 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 123,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 123,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,358 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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P640 YAE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P640 YAE, 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 P640 YAE registered?

P640 YAE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is P640 YAE safe to buy?

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