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DG03 ETD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,410 mi
Last recorded168,410 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ETD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 168,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 165,501 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,038 miles

Front Nearside & Offside lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 162,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside & Offside lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,865 miles

Front Nearside & Offside lower ball joint boots deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 158,864 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 156,249 miles

Front Nearside & Offside ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 140,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 140,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 137,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,638 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 110,638 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 101,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,032 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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DG03 ETD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG03 ETD, 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 DG03 ETD registered?

DG03 ETD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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