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EF03 DHP

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 178,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link slight play ball joint

both rear brake disc slight pitted

front and rear n/plate slight deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 178,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear anti roll bar link slight play ball joint

both rear brake disc slight pitted

front and rear n/plate slight deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 170,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 163,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 135,743 miles

Engine oil level slightly overfilled.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 135,556 miles

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

Engine oil level slightly overfilled.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 120,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 103,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 86,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 62,834 miles

headlight covers need cleaning/replacing

pads 90% worn

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 DHP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF03 DHP, 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 EF03 DHP registered?

EF03 DHP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is EF03 DHP safe to buy?

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