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EX03 VXM

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,177 mi
Last recorded69,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,177 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 65,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,754 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 54,125 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have small side wall cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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EX03 VXM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX03 VXM, 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 EX03 VXM registered?

EX03 VXM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is EX03 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VXM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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