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RO03 KVB

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KVB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,320 miles

Rear rear backing plate of drums heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,113 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,135 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,273 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system mount broken at rear box but fully supported

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,599 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,302 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,477 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 KVB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RO03 KVB, 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 RO03 KVB registered?

RO03 KVB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RO03 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 KVB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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