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SK03 FXE

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,085 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 127,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,555 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2013 107,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,740 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2007 37,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,665 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 FXE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK03 FXE, 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 SK03 FXE registered?

SK03 FXE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SK03 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 FXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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