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EF03 DHL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,578 mi
Last recorded218,578 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 218,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 218,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 212,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 191,257 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer missing

Fail 2 Aug 2018 191,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 170,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,694 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 156,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine man. light on

front bumper damaged

rear wiper not cleaning

Pass 13 Jul 2014 141,293 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 141,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 127,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,108 miles

advise front brake pads low (4-6000 miles)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,893 miles

O/S Front Wiper Blade Clip Is Poor

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,202 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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EF03 DHL 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF03 DHL, 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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EF03 DHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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