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AF03 TXH

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 122,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2023 116,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play boots split but not allowing dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,899 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both discoloured not allowing aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play boots split but not allowing dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear ones are slightly corroded near hoses connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides are very corroded inside. Brake pads are also getting old and nearside inner one is getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps lens are deteriorated, output is getting reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has superficial corrosion near sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub assembly is very corroded and getting weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All the rear suspension arms are corroded as well. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills are not visible due presence of trims, may be better to remove trims to inspect to guarantee good condition of structure.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides, are getting corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, are getting deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front The anti roll bar link ball joints dust covers are getting deteriorated.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded near hoses connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms in rear are corroded as well. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,833 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Dust covers of ball joints getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes corroded near hoses connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms in rear are corroded as well. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,832 miles

Brake performance not tested Due faulty front suspension arm, to avoid any further damage. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively deteriorated, no beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Dust covers of ball joints getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes corroded near hoses connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both ball joints. Dust covers of ball joints getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms in rear are corroded as well. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,216 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,046 miles

Central Lower Due corrosion are missing two bolts on exhaust pipe covers under gear box.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,046 miles

Central Lower Due corrosion are missing two bolts on exhaust pipe covers under gear box.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 98,134 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust middle and rear very rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,313 miles

Rear screen wiper blade is starting to perish.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,361 miles

front brake pads are low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,780 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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AF03 TXH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AF03 TXH, 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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AF03 TXH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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