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BP03 CPV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Nov 2025 130,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 122,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,533 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,022 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,832 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 95,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,814 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 82,571 miles

front antiroll bar drop links and bushes worn slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 78,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,317 miles

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

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

off side front drop link worn slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 69,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 57,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 53,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,981 miles

front brake pads look a little low

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CPV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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