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CE03 JFJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 JFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 144,634 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wings at back of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp washer missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,795 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,523 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bot rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 133,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bot rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,328 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 125,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,620 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar brackets corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,626 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just visible, headlamp lenses need refurbishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just visible, headlamp lenses need refurbishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,561 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just visible, headlamp lenses need refurbishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just visible, headlamp lenses need refurbishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,586 miles

advise n/s wiper

advise rear exhaust mounting

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,917 miles

headlight slightly faded

o/s front drop link rubber boot perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,859 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 41,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,114 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has a cut in shoulder but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,181 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 JFJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

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