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KS03 NXD

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,284 mi
Last recorded198,284 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 NXD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 198,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/middle flange (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 172,166 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 172,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 149,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 109,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,474 miles

Both rear and front offside tyre stem valves perished.

Front exhaust flange nuts missing.

Front nearside tyre perished.

Long handbrake travel.

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,188 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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KS03 NXD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS03 NXD, 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 KS03 NXD registered?

KS03 NXD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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