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SK03 ELH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,815 mi
Last recorded153,815 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ELH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 153,815 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 151,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 145,596 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 145,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 142,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

nsf tyre 2mm tread

osf tyre 3mm tread

Pass 22 May 2013 134,600 miles

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

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 16 May 2012 127,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 123,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 23,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 106,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 87,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,768 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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SK03 ELH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK03 ELH, 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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SK03 ELH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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