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S70 RYE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,619 mi
Last recorded118,619 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 RYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 118,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 105,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,712 miles

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,712 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,411 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked but not down to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 21,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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S70 RYE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S70 RYE, 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

How do I check the history of S70 RYE?

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What year was S70 RYE registered?

S70 RYE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is S70 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 RYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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