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DV03 OWC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,057 mi
Last recorded186,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 186,057 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 181,479 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 181,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 172,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 159,238 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2011 147,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,905 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust heatshield insecure

front number plate becoming insecure

rear tailgate handle sticking

Fail 12 Nov 2007 96,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

exhaust heatshield insecure

front number plate becoming insecure

rear tailgate handle sticking

Pass 25 May 2007 89,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,661 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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DV03 OWC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DV03 OWC, 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 DV03 OWC registered?

DV03 OWC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 OWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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