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CF03 HJU

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,602 mi
Last recorded103,602 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,020 miles

Slight blow from the exhaust from the catalyst

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,489 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,475 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,844 miles

advise front pads worn

advise rear exhaust mounting

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,499 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn

advise o/s front tyre worn

Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s front pads worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn

advise o/s front tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,693 miles

advise front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,829 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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CF03 HJU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF03 HJU, 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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CF03 HJU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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