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R666 KYB

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 KYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 131,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,698 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,694 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,989 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

slight leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust

Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

slight leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2020 120,229 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH rear brake discs slightly discoloured

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak front and rear

Fail 12 Nov 2020 120,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH rear brake discs slightly discoloured

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak front and rear

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 118,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,243 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 100,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,138 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 93,138 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,415 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,529 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,951 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,951 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 56,503 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,503 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,983 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,529 miles

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

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

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

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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R666 KYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R666 KYB, 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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R666 KYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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