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AK03 VBA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,457 mi
Last recorded183,457 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 183,457 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension cross member/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension cross member/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both len's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 180,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 180,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 175,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 169,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes going into brake valve on limit for test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 161,172 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner sill within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner sill with 30cm of suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes going into brake valve on limit for test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 152,015 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 142,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 109,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 103,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 94,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 91,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 87,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 82,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 75,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 68,343 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 60,591 miles

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

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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AK03 VBA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK03 VBA, 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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AK03 VBA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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