MOT Status
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206,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at four way connector (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at four way connector (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) under load ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion,, recommend oil treatment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
undertray, sill covers fitted, limiting view to some testable items
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, verging on cords showing,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
parking brake performance 19%, mot pas mark 16%
undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
advance parking brake lever travel
both front tyres, worn slightly on edges,, recommend having steering track, and tyre pressures checked
o/s parking brake performance low,, recommend check
parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advance travel, parking brake lever
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel,, suspect corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel,,suspect corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing split pins missing from o/s and n/s track rod end castle nuts (2.1.3 (d))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes,, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
advance handbrake lever travel
large bore exhaust fitted
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to down pipe (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mpount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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H15 GKB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 H15 GKB, 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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H15 GKB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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