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DU03 FHA

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,004 mi
Last recorded180,004 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 180,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 161,944 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 148,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 121,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 121,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 94,542 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,189 miles

Car very muddy underneath(just able to carry out MOT test)

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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DU03 FHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU03 FHA, 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 DU03 FHA registered?

DU03 FHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 FHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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