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NL03 KVG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,263 mi
Last recorded191,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 191,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 191,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 183,690 miles

back box corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 May 2014 170,351 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

tyres cracked perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 156,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 141,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Vehicle tested under LPG emissions standards

vehicle internal condition made testing using Decelerometer difficult

Pass 12 May 2012 141,668 miles

Vehicle tested under LPG emissions standards

vehicle internal condition made testing using Decelerometer difficult

Fail 20 Apr 2012 141,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 124,981 miles

slight weep rear shock absorbers

Pass 9 Mar 2010 108,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,235 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NL03 KVG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL03 KVG, 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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NL03 KVG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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