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YS03 KYW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 137,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion under body

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,903 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion under body

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 133,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 119,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,969 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,841 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 94,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 86,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,236 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,913 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 KYW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KYW, 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 KYW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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