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BP03 CKN

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,543 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2024 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 5 Sep 2022 106,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight cloudy borderline pass on beam pattern

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,060 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight cloudy borderline pass on beam pattern

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,943 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam image

Rear no rear belts checked seats folded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam image

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/no visible tread on edges/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no rear belts checked seats folded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front link arms have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also is split (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osr brake pads are metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,162 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,711 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,623 miles

all four tyres bald on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,728 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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BP03 CKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP03 CKN, 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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BP03 CKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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