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RO03 EKY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,832 mi
Last recorded112,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 112,556 miles

Both sides rear tyre edges worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Near side front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 92,409 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f lower bumper loose

scratch on inside of screen

Fail 17 Dec 2009 92,409 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f lower bumper loose

scratch on inside of screen

Fail 14 Nov 2008 77,046 miles

Near side rear brake pads worn more than off side rear, further investigation required.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,046 miles

Near side rear brake pads worn more than off side rear, further investigation required.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,857 miles

nsf sidelight dim

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,752 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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RO03 EKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO03 EKY, 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 RO03 EKY registered?

RO03 EKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RO03 EKY safe to buy?

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