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RO03 KWS

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,818 mi
Last recorded98,818 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,818 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,735 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 48,648 miles

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,028 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 37,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,639 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 KWS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RO03 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

RO03 KWS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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