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PY03 BKJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 BKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside+nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside+nearside inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

several corrosion build up underneath

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear strut top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear strut top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms have light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all the rear suspension bushes are deteriorated and cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all the rear suspension bushes are deteriorated and cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,013 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 93,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

anti slip rubber on brake pedal deteriating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

anti slip on brake pedal wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,561 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut inner edge nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,539 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PY03 BKJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PY03 BKJ, 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 PY03 BKJ registered?

PY03 BKJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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