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CX03 UDW

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,290 mi
Last recorded152,290 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UDW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 152,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch area near to o/s/r seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill near to suspension arm attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all: unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 119,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all: unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,358 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,781 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,017 miles

o/s headlamp washer missing

o/s/f foglamp insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2011 55,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s headlamp washer missing

o/s/f foglamp insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,033 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,122 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 6 Mar 2007 35,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,186 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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CX03 UDW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX03 UDW, 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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CX03 UDW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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