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SD03 KXV

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,451 mi
Last recorded151,451 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 138,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 130,695 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 130,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 122,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 122,415 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,432 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,841 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 86,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,613 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 20 May 2008 50,134 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear no. plate becoming delaminated

Pass 22 May 2007 36,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,080 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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SD03 KXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD03 KXV, 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 SD03 KXV registered?

SD03 KXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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