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KKZ 3216

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,627 mi
Last recorded103,627 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 3216
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underside & suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight lenses discoloured/deteriorated

rear differential oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlight lenses discoloured/deteriorated

rear differential oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,789 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Over sills & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 9,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Over sills & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Over sills fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

over sills fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,436 miles

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

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

Over sills fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust joint corroded

oversills fitted

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,011 miles

centre exhaust corroded

rear silencer corroded & leaking

slight play both front caliper mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,965 miles

rear silencer corroded & front surport bracket insecure

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,968 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,902 miles

Full sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,657 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,342 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 40,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,791 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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KKZ 3216 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KKZ 3216, 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 KKZ 3216 registered?

KKZ 3216 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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