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HK03 AEB

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,010 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 153,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 148,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 141,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 123,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,085 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,204 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,204 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 83,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 70,992 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 70,992 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 65,366 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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HK03 AEB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HK03 AEB, 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 HK03 AEB registered?

HK03 AEB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is HK03 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 AEB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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