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CW03 FXL

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,008 mi
Last recorded130,008 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 130,008 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 104,932 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat rear flange (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

eml on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,191 miles

Dog guard preventing test on center rear seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight underbody corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,604 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,326 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 FXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CW03 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

CW03 FXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is CW03 FXL safe to buy?

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