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YF03 ATS

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ATS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 117,346 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 12 Dec 2011 101,165 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,165 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,629 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,539 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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YF03 ATS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF03 ATS, 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 YF03 ATS registered?

YF03 ATS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is YF03 ATS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 ATS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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