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KR03 KUS

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 KUS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2022 158,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 149,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head light lenses are deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside diff subframe bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside where trailing arms mount to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 107,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,781 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,438 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc slightly worn & scored

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,028 miles

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

play noted in front and rear drop links

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,285 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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KR03 KUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR03 KUS, 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 KR03 KUS registered?

KR03 KUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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