MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x at rear valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear 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 both front (3.5.1i)
rear bearing noisy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light on
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear diff (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear diff (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise condition of all tyres advise condition of exhaust
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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PY03 BKD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PY03 BKD, 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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PY03 BKD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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