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RY03 XRT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,971 mi
Last recorded204,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XRT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 204,971 miles

rear tyre walls perrishing.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 184,700 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

heat sheild loose

Fail 3 Jun 2010 184,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Jun 2009 161,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 135,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 110,368 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 110,368 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,089 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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RY03 XRT 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 RY03 XRT, 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 RY03 XRT registered?

RY03 XRT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is RY03 XRT safe to buy?

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