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YY03 NMK

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NMK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,904 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,424 miles

the n.s.f tyre is worn on the outside of the tyre

the o.s.f tyre is slightly worn on the outside of the tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,444 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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YY03 NMK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY03 NMK, 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 YY03 NMK registered?

YY03 NMK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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