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E8 TDT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 TDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,403 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,549 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,493 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,991 miles

child seat fitted rear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,310 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,625 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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E8 TDT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E8 TDT, 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 E8 TDT registered?

E8 TDT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is E8 TDT safe to buy?

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