MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by suspension arm fixing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to the underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by suspension arm fixing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to the underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
car presented with the rear seat's folded down, rear seatbelt's not tested
Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc shield corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feeds corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc shield corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feeds corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1n)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box outer skin rottern
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (3.5.1i)
dirty under body
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust rusty
under body dirty
rear exhaust rusty
slight rust on rear brake discs
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
full exhaust system rusty
under vehicle muddy
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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VK03 JTZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 JTZ, 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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VK03 JTZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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