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VU03 KRK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KRK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 55,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,673 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 54,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,426 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,208 miles

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corrodded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,781 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 KRK 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 87%.

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 KRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU03 KRK?

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What year was VU03 KRK registered?

VU03 KRK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is VU03 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 KRK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU03 KRK have outstanding finance?

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