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VK03 JTZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 129,589 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,494 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 128,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,883 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,883 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 109,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,548 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (3.5.1i)

dirty under body

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,081 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rusty

under body dirty

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,570 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,861 miles

slight rust on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,287 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

full exhaust system rusty

under vehicle muddy

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,535 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,534 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,561 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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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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What year was VK03 JTZ registered?

VK03 JTZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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