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CE03 JHX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,576 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,575 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 82,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,551 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,656 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 21 Mar 2007 25,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,105 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 JHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

CE03 JHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 JHX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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