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SW03 DKY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 DKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,112 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake hoses corroded

all rear arms corroded

chassis legs corroded front and rear

floor pans corroded

o\s and n\s front shockers corroded

sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,780 miles

front drop link boots poor

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,227 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 59,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,907 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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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SW03 DKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW03 DKY, 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 SW03 DKY registered?

SW03 DKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is SW03 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 DKY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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