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BP03 COA

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

208,319 mi
Last recorded208,319 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 COA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 208,319 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 200,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 194,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 186,564 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor leak of gases from back box joint

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 180,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 180,270 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 175,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 169,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 161,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 157,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 150,473 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 145,071 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness to nearside rear shocker

general corrosion to suspension components

rear no plate delaminating

rusting to exhaust system

slight perishing to rear trailing arm bushes

stonechips front screen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,691 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion suspension components

minor stonechips front screen

rear no plate delaminating

rusting to exhaust system

Fail 24 Feb 2014 140,691 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion suspension components

minor stonechips front screen

rear no plate delaminating

rusting to exhaust system

Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,155 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

rear no plate delaminated

slight exhaust blow from front

Fail 8 Oct 2012 136,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber wearing

rear no plate delaminated

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,735 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre badly edged off

Fail 5 Sep 2011 124,735 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre badly edged off

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,025 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,686 miles

both front tyres are very edged off

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,375 miles

All tyres very badly edged off

Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres very badly edged off

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,840 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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BP03 COA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP03 COA, 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 BP03 COA registered?

BP03 COA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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