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WJ03 WPK

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,506 mi
Last recorded165,506 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 165,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 161,020 miles

crack on the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,538 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,332 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,700 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all road tyres cracking

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all road tyres cracking

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,652 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,468 miles

all brake flexi ferriaals rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,488 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ03 WPK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ03 WPK, 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 WJ03 WPK registered?

WJ03 WPK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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