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SO03 BKK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,832 mi
Last recorded121,832 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 120,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,747 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 27 Jul 2010 102,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs very badly lipped and worn

front pads very low - 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,021 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing advise

offside front tyre inner edge wearing advise

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,399 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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SO03 BKK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SO03 BKK, 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 SO03 BKK registered?

SO03 BKK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SO03 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 BKK 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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