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FC03 VMA

2019 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,683 mi
Last recorded134,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2019 Subaru Forester31,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 VMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 134,206 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from rack input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 134,193 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/sf and n/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from rack input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,114 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 133,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 131,626 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens deuterated

Offside Front headlight lens deuterated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 129,885 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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FC03 VMA is a 2019 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2019 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 31,842 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 FC03 VMA, 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 7 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FC03 VMA registered?

FC03 VMA is a 2019 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2019.

Is FC03 VMA safe to buy?

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