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DX03 MTJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

233,112 mi
Last recorded233,112 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 MTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 233,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 226,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 219,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 212,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 212,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 207,436 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 207,401 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 202,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 202,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 199,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 193,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 183,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 171,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 163,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,184 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 148,075 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 129,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 116,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 106,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,038 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,166 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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DX03 MTJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DX03 MTJ, 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 DX03 MTJ registered?

DX03 MTJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 MTJ safe to buy?

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