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AJ03 XVW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,288 mi
Last recorded153,288 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 153,288 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll d bushes worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,765 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,333 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 97,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 92,952 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 81,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,351 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,588 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 XVW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

AJ03 XVW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AJ03 XVW safe to buy?

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