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DU03 FHE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,071 mi
Last recorded187,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 187,071 miles

Brakes wearing low ???

Engine missfire and MIL, light on

Exhaust front-pipe heat shield bracket adrift

Front tyres low on treads and edge/s (secondary grooves) worn

Group of four brake pipes at offside rear corroding

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 187,071 miles

Brakes wearing low ???

Engine missfire and MIL, light on

Exhaust front-pipe heat shield bracket adrift

Front tyres low on treads and edge/s (secondary grooves) worn

Group of four brake pipes at offside rear corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2014 180,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

em light on engine rough at idle emission test passed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 173,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 166,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 159,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,680 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2009 148,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 140,559 miles

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 26 May 2007 121,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 110,542 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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DU03 FHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DU03 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 FHE registered?

DU03 FHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DU03 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 FHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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