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DA03 EUM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,069 miles

Farm vehicle-under body covered in mud.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2021 90,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Passenger door and wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Farm vehicle-under body covered in mud.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,865 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,814 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,343 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,321 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,712 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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DA03 EUM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green 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 DA03 EUM, 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 DA03 EUM registered?

DA03 EUM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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