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VK03 JSX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 159,971 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak engine coolig leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 141,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,921 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2016 115,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,210 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,381 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,764 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,143 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 16,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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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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