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CS03 CLS

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,691 mi
Last recorded157,691 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 CLS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 157,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 152,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 150,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,553 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,580 miles

advise --- power steering belt poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 103,077 miles

advise ---- offside rear wheel bearing is a little noisey

Pass 1 May 2012 96,554 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear, tyre size same as other side.

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,112 miles

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear, tyre size same as other side.

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 71,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,721 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 59,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CS03 CLS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CS03 CLS, 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 CS03 CLS registered?

CS03 CLS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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