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VK03 WUB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,068 mi
Last recorded41,068 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2024 41,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 38,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 37,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 36,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,715 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,068 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 23 May 2012 27,923 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,219 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,338 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 11,762 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 WUB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK03 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

VK03 WUB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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