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AO03 WXS

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

211,592 mi
Last recorded211,592 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 211,592 miles

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Rear brake pads slightly corroded

front brake pads part worn

small exhaust leak in mid section

some corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2021 203,572 miles

both front tyres part worn and slightly perished

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 25 Oct 2021 203,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres part worn and slightly perished

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 23 Oct 2020 196,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

drivers seat belt frayed

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 186,669 miles

front anti-roll bar link slightly worn

front brake pads worn

rear anti-roll bar link slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 179,178 miles

headlight washer broken

rear brakes pipes at four way junction slightly corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

small crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 16 May 2017 169,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 155,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 144,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f inner brake pads appears low

some movement in both front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,313 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,313 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 117,886 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 108,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 96,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 82,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2009 72,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 72,256 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 48,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,081 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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AO03 WXS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO03 WXS, 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 AO03 WXS registered?

AO03 WXS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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