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2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 151,826 miles

corrosion beginning to o/s rear inner sill

Pass 31 May 2018 149,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 148,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,861 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 145,062 miles

wear / cracking to tyres

Pass 16 May 2014 143,251 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 141,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 134,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 117,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 98,053 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 84,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 73,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 67,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,647 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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AJ03 CSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ03 CSV, 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 AJ03 CSV registered?

AJ03 CSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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