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HK03 AKF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,736 mi
Last recorded186,736 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 AKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 186,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,181 miles

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

general under body corrosion

inner sills and rear inner arches have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2022 178,181 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

inner sills and rear inner arches have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2021 177,529 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 177,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 175,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 168,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 150,510 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 135,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,649 miles

Bodywork damaged

Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bodywork damaged

Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,645 miles

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

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,560 miles

body damage

small chips windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,559 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

small chips windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,007 miles

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

n/s of vehicle scratched

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2009 55,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,879 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 AKF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AKF, 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 AKF registered?

HK03 AKF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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