MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coolant leak engine coolig leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front headlight have slight misting of water
front brake pipes have grease on them
power steering pump noisy
under tray - engine bay
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front headlight have slight misting
front brake pipes have grease on them
power steering pump damaged, and pump noisy
undertray - engine bay
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear section above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches and holed all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
both front lens deteriorating
chassis corroding
power steering belt damaged and pump noisy
trailing arm bushes weak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake pads wearing thin
Front headlight lens deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake pads wearing thin
Front headlight lens deteriorating
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f backing plate rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
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VK03 JSX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VK03 JSX, 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 VK03 JSX registered?
VK03 JSX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2003.
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