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VU03 KPL

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,699 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 104,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension arm bush leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,799 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

all tyre valves slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,598 miles

All tyre valves deteriorated

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,510 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 86,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,324 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,719 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,277 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 42,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,721 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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VU03 KPL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU03 KPL, 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 VU03 KPL registered?

VU03 KPL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is VU03 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 KPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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