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ST03 VAY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,848 mi
Last recorded154,848 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 154,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,418 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTRED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM

OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 27 Nov 2014 148,418 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTRED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Nov 2013 138,659 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,824 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 124,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,702 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,037 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 63,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,361 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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ST03 VAY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ST03 VAY, 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 ST03 VAY registered?

ST03 VAY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is ST03 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 VAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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