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DS03 KTF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,072 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,997 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar link ball joint

bearing noise from auxiliary drive belt area

brake pedal rubber worn

chips in windscreen swept area

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,005 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,291 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,126 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,729 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,729 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,492 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,562 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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DS03 KTF 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 71.4%.

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 DS03 KTF, 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 DS03 KTF registered?

DS03 KTF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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