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655 CTA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration655 CTA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 85,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,711 miles

engine burning oil

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,711 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine burning oil

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,333 miles

advised front and rear rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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655 CTA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 655 CTA, 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 655 CTA registered?

655 CTA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is 655 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 655 CTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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