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BV03 OMF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,036 mi
Last recorded176,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 176,036 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2024 176,036 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 166,086 miles

slight under body corrosion

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,359 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,066 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,209 miles

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

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

front discs pitted ,pads low

Pass 23 May 2013 96,221 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 90,823 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 May 2011 85,769 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 85,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 77,980 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2010 77,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2009 70,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 39,456 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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BV03 OMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BV03 OMF, 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 BV03 OMF registered?

BV03 OMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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