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AK03 VBE

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,088 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 94,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0741 reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 82,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,283 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,618 miles

trim and trays covering testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2006

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 VBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 AK03 VBE, 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 AK03 VBE registered?

AK03 VBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AK03 VBE safe to buy?

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