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FA03 HVH

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 150,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 102,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 94,620 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,798 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,914 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge.

Pass 19 May 2011 73,040 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Nut missing from front/ centre exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,244 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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FA03 HVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA03 HVH, 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 FA03 HVH registered?

FA03 HVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is FA03 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 HVH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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