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EX03 VXV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,322 mi
Last recorded157,322 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 157,322 miles

Advise offside front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 142,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,280 miles

tow bar socket does not put out brake light signal

Fail 12 Mar 2011 107,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,630 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

front disc's in poor condition

pads look low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,638 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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EX03 VXV 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 83.3%.

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 VXV, 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

How do I check the history of EX03 VXV?

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What year was EX03 VXV registered?

EX03 VXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EX03 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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