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NK03 XPD

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 XPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,434 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wipers worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 134,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 124,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,533 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear Inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,811 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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NK03 XPD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NK03 XPD, 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 NK03 XPD registered?

NK03 XPD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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