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YS03 KYH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 165,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 165,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 150,262 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 150,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 109,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads and discs worn, inspection required

Fail 6 May 2015 109,611 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads and discs worn, inspection required

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,278 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Jun 2009 47,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,493 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 KYH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS03 KYH, 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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YS03 KYH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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