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EN03 VVY

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,301 mi
Last recorded177,301 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 175,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 171,095 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 168,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and hanger loose (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

emissions only just met standards

engine management light on

Fail 22 Nov 2017 160,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and hanger loose (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

emissions only just met standards

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 154,765 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 154,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 153,637 miles

eml on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 153,637 miles

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

eml on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 145,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 131,693 miles

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

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

advice:exhaust leak from front exhaust eml on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 131,693 miles

advice:exhaust leak from front exhaust eml on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,470 miles

N/S/F wiper blade rubber just starting to split at end.

N/S/R outer brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,473 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,179 miles

crack in screen

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,680 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 VVY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

EN03 VVY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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