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EN03 CNJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 CNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 146,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,447 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 131,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,500 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 66,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,483 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,245 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,683 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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EN03 CNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EN03 CNJ, 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 EN03 CNJ registered?

EN03 CNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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