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NG03 MHK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,223 mi
Last recorded62,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 58,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,226 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,733 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,433 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,907 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NG03 MHK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NG03 MHK, 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 NG03 MHK registered?

NG03 MHK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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