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AO03 WXK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,986 mi
Last recorded148,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WXK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp washer broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp washer broken

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower wishbone gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 145,746 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded at mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp washer broken

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower wishbone gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,258 miles

Nearside headlight washer broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 140,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight washer broken

Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,554 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,737 miles

Exhaust slight leak from rear

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside rear shock absorber has slight damping affect

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,059 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,031 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,169 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 38,466 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise front and rear no plate deteriorating

advise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,466 miles

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

advise front and rear no plate deteriorating

advise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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AO03 WXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO03 WXK, 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 AO03 WXK registered?

AO03 WXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is AO03 WXK safe to buy?

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