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CW03 FXB

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,271 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,271 miles

Offside Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,445 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 114,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,684 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,760 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,504 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,461 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,216 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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CW03 FXB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 CW03 FXB, 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 CW03 FXB registered?

CW03 FXB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CW03 FXB safe to buy?

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