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CE03 JFG

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,224 mi
Last recorded135,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 JFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 135,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,064 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,880 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting missing but still supported

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,104 miles

ADVISE Rear exhause mounting missing?

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,995 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 91,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,268 miles

Both front disc rusty

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 84,085 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshelds rattle.

front disc are rusty.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 63,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,447 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,079 miles

advise front pads

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,006 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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CE03 JFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE03 JFG, 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 CE03 JFG registered?

CE03 JFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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