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FE03 PNJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,582 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,479 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,786 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,810 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,494 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,841 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,009 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,968 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,446 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,184 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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FE03 PNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE03 PNJ, 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 FE03 PNJ registered?

FE03 PNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 PNJ safe to buy?

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