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YP03 KTG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

419,418 mi
Last recorded419,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KTG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 419,418 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 419,418 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 412,174 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 407,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 407,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 404,837 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 16 May 2022 404,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 394,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 394,472 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 382,263 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 374,612 miles

brake pipes corroded @ rear ferrules

Pass 29 Mar 2018 345,444 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

NO REAR SEATS @ TIME OF MOT

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN ZONE A & B

Pass 7 Apr 2017 311,104 miles

ENGINE MAN LAMP ON

NO REAR SEATS IN USE @ TIME OF TEST

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

REAR ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 7 Apr 2017 311,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 270,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 228,612 miles

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Fail 23 Mar 2015 228,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 188,573 miles

engine man lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 154,389 miles

no rear seats @ time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2013 154,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,672 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,972 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,388 miles

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

rear diff link rods bushes split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,951 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,028 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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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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