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ET03 DMF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 DMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,529 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight cracking around tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,755 miles

slight cracking around tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,511 miles

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

engine warning light on in vehicle

possible slight blow on exhaust at front

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,625 miles

front door windows tinted and may not be legible.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres low tread on edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,513 miles

all 4 tyres low tread on edges.

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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ET03 DMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ET03 DMF, 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 ET03 DMF registered?

ET03 DMF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is ET03 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 DMF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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