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SP03 WKZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 156,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 156,176 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill near rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,899 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 136,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,103 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,959 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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SP03 WKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP03 WKZ, 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 SP03 WKZ registered?

SP03 WKZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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