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CK03 ZKC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,549 mi
Last recorded192,549 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZKC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 192,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer and inner sills, wheel arches (plastic sill covers fitted), inner wheel arches covered with mud (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 192,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer and inner sills, wheel arches (plastic sill covers fitted), inner wheel arches covered with mud (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 177,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 163,696 miles

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Advise rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 163,696 miles

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

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Advise rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 157,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 154,069 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 154,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 134,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,841 miles

Advise near side front brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,186 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,850 miles

rear no.plate slightly dirty/ deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,307 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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CK03 ZKC 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 CK03 ZKC, 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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CK03 ZKC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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