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RO03 KVZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,275 mi
Last recorded165,275 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 165,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 146,211 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 146,211 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shck absorber slightly weak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 138,036 miles

Accident Damage To N/S Front Bumper

Clutch Pedel Anti-Slip Pad Missing

N/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S Rear Seat Belt Buckle Button Damaged But Working

Position Lights Could Not Be Operated With Ign Off!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Accident Damage To N/S Front Bumper

Clutch Pedel Anti-Slip Pad Missing

N/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

N/S Rear Brake Disc Rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S Rear Seat Belt Buckle Button Damaged But Working

Position Lights Could Not Be Operated With Ign Off!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,516 miles

Accident Damage To N/S Front Bumper

Clutch Pedel Pad Adrift

N/S Front Headlight Trim Not Fully Secure

N/S Rear Seat Belt Buckle Button Damaged But Still Works

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,516 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident Damage To N/S Front Bumper

Clutch Pedel Pad Adrift

N/S Front Headlight Trim Not Fully Secure

N/S Front Tyre Has Damage To Sidewall - No Cords Exposed

N/S Rear Seat Belt Buckle Button Damaged But Still Works

N/S Windscreen Wiper Blade Split

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 102,991 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt button broken

o/s/r cv boot split

Fail 26 May 2011 102,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r seat belt button broken

o/s/r cv boot split

Fail 10 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,364 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,173 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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RO03 KVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO03 KVZ, 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 RO03 KVZ registered?

RO03 KVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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