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SD03 KXZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,443 mi
Last recorded131,443 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers over both outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2017 121,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,472 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,803 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,259 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,344 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 KXZ 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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

SD03 KXZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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