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DX03 MTK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,159 mi
Last recorded73,159 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 MTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 73,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear N/S & O/S brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 1 May 2017 73,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,769 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,769 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

number 1 spark plug blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,718 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box outer casing corroded

both number platesstarting to discoloured

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,494 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,859 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 17,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DX03 MTK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 MTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 MTK registered?

DX03 MTK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is DX03 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 MTK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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