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YS03 KYB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,530 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,925 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 99,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,765 miles

Centre Front object in drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Dec 2015 91,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front object in drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,593 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 67,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,807 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,485 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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YS03 KYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS03 KYB, 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 YS03 KYB registered?

YS03 KYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YS03 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 KYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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