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KD03 UBG

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

187,096 mi
Last recorded187,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 UBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 187,096 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated and have play

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

Rear coils corroded

Rear diff leaking lightly

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 175,940 miles

All bushes deteriorated

Balljoint dust covers deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Front headlight lenses

Front shocks and coils corroded

Nearside front arb link heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished and edges

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit and wearing on edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coils heavily corroded

Slight play in prop doughnut

Pass 6 Sep 2018 164,985 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 155,246 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear shock casing corroded

Front discs corroded and worn

Front head lights discoloured

Newest side front tyre perished

Rear coils corroded

Rear diff bushes perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 145,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 133,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 119,684 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 119,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 109,845 miles

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of weakness.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,555 miles

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

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 UBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KD03 UBG, 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 KD03 UBG registered?

KD03 UBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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