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YC03 ZZV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,446 mi
Last recorded192,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 192,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 192,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 184,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 173,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,711 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 161,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,882 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,114 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 134,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,961 miles

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

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

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 ZZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 ZZV, 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 YC03 ZZV registered?

YC03 ZZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 ZZV 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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