MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
all rear suspension bushes worn and cracking
handbrake travel long
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust hangers corroded
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.
Exhaust system corroded and rear hanger has temp repair made.
Headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated.
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear shock absorber leaking oil.
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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.
Is AK03 VBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK03 VBM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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