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DM03 SUB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,150 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,136 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2017 99,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 97,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 85,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 70,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 63,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,670 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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DM03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DM03 SUB, 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 DM03 SUB registered?

DM03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is DM03 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 SUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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