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SB03 KPX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 KPX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 100,020 miles

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

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

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

car has had lots of welding in both rear inner wheel arches near strut tops and covered with underseal

Pass 30 May 2024 95,106 miles

Both rear inner/sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 25 May 2023 90,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 77,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 75,383 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 75,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 70,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,079 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 36,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,444 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,886 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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SB03 KPX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB03 KPX, 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 SB03 KPX registered?

SB03 KPX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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