MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
419,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sills and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sills and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
front brake discs wearing thin
n/s/r tyre close to limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs wearing thin
n/s/r tyre close to limit
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroded @ rear ferrules
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES
NO REAR SEATS @ TIME OF MOT
WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN ZONE A & B
ENGINE MAN LAMP ON
NO REAR SEATS IN USE @ TIME OF TEST
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
REAR ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
WINDSCREEN CRACKED
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ENGINE MAN LAMP ON
NO REAR SEATS IN USE @ TIME OF TEST
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
REAR ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
WINDSCREEN CRACKED
play in n/s/r & o/s/r drop link joints
rear seats not in uses @ time of test
windscreen chiped
windscreen cracked n/s/f
front number plate delaminating
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front number plate delaminating
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
oil & coolant leaks @ engine
rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules
engine man lamp on
no rear seats @ time of test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coolant leak @ engine
exhaust leak @ cat pipe
n/s/r tyre pressure low
no rear seats @ time of test
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff link rods bushes split
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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YP03 KTG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YP03 KTG, 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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YP03 KTG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2003.
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