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CF03 XCS

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

143,633 mi
Last recorded143,633 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 XCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 143,633 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 143,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,730 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 140,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 139,528 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,299 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,065 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,185 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,955 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf tyre outer edge of tread cracking

osf inner cv gaitor loosing greese but not allowing dirt in

osf tyre outer edge of tread cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,170 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,334 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,066 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 81,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,374 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,703 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,205 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 45,205 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,574 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 XCS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 CF03 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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