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FD03 FEM

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 FEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 146,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 142,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 142,226 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps tarnished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,969 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal,

Fail 30 Oct 2019 119,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal,

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension bushs worn and starting to split

exhaust system very rusty and weak around mounting points

underside of vehicle rust and weak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension bushs worn and starting to split

exhaust system very rusty and weak around mounting points

underside of vehicle rust and weak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 94,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 79,966 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 56,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,469 miles

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

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,257 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,829 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,682 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both reg plates deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,853 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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FD03 FEM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD03 FEM, 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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FD03 FEM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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