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EX03 VXK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VXK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,063 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,902 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 125,894 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,121 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both headlamp lenses are deterioated

front brake discs are lipped, corroded and worn

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp lenses are deterioated

front brake discs are lipped, corroded and worn

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,462 miles

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

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,500 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre,s getting low

brake fluid little bit low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,500 miles

both rear tyre,s getting low

brake fluid little bit low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 33,728 miles

Advise Replacement of Front Tyres (Bald Patches)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,728 miles

Advise Replacement of Front Tyres (Bald Patches)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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EX03 VXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX03 VXK, 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 EX03 VXK registered?

EX03 VXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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