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YC03 ZZK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,068 mi
Last recorded116,068 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZZK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,068 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,528 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,851 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 28,196 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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YC03 ZZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC03 ZZK, 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 YC03 ZZK registered?

YC03 ZZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 ZZK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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