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PK03 UBE

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 UBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 116,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,051 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 116,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,540 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 11,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 110,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,212 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,220 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,066 miles

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

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,401 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 10 psi

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,262 miles

both front discs slightly worn

both rear tyres have cracks on walls and tread area but not down to the cords

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,123 miles

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

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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PK03 UBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK03 UBE, 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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PK03 UBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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