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KB03 MWM

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,991 mi
Last recorded153,991 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,005cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 153,991 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Engine management light on

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle support bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,957 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted incl side sill cover

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle support bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 148,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light

Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,271 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2014 129,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,959 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer raised shoulder

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

Offside rear tyre worn and deep split in tread

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 May 2012 101,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,890 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Nov 2010 91,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,674 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,090 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 46,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,586 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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KB03 MWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KB03 MWM, 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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KB03 MWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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