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YP03 KTL

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,043 mi
Last recorded138,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,043 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,362 miles

Nearside rear suspension low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,355 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAKENED/NOT HOLDING UP VEHICLE TO NORMAL LEVEL

Fail 3 Dec 2015 125,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAKENED/NOT HOLDING UP VEHICLE TO NORMAL LEVEL

Fail 17 Nov 2014 117,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 105,950 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,528 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 96,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,041 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,529 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 KTL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTL, 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 YP03 KTL registered?

YP03 KTL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 KTL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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