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BT03 XFS

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XFS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 80,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 78,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 60,262 miles

nail in osf tyre

play in nsf and osf anti roll bar link ball joints

rear brake application/release uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,021 miles

engine cover/plastic trims on sills limited view

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine cover/plastic trims on sills limited view

front brake pads getting low

nsf tyre worn close to wear indicators and perishing,osr tyre worn on edge and perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,485 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 52,469 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,149 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,369 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,089 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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BT03 XFS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BT03 XFS, 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 BT03 XFS registered?

BT03 XFS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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