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SK03 ZPL

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ZPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 61,321 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 65,481 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe likely to fail , decelorometer test only due to permanent 4x4 (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,232 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 33,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,399 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 33,143 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 33,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,791 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 32,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,292 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,077 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,554 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 ZPL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

SK03 ZPL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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