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AK03 VBM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,343 mi
Last recorded167,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 167,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 167,343 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,968 miles

all rear suspension bushes worn and cracking

handbrake travel long

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,586 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes poor.

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear hanger has temp repair made.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flange (7.1.2)

Headlight lenses deteriated.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,486 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking oil.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,521 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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AK03 VBM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

AK03 VBM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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