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KC03 HCP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HCP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split but still clears screen

Fail 20 Mar 2015 145,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split but still clears screen

Pass 22 Apr 2014 135,329 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust back box hangers corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2014 135,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust back box hangers corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2013 127,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,014 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,014 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,673 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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KC03 HCP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KC03 HCP, 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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KC03 HCP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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