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KD03 UBE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 UBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hole in rear exhaust section

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,855 miles

ares of corrosion at rear but not affecting mot

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,122 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has been used hill climbing very dirty but able to check mot sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,122 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has been used hill climbing very dirty but able to check mot sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,022 miles

undersde of vehicle in digusting but able to test mot parts

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2012 84,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,044 miles

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

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

osandns discs scored

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,607 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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KD03 UBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KD03 UBE, 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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KD03 UBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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