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FE03 PNL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,678 mi
Last recorded161,678 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 134,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,246 miles

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,663 miles

rear exhaust fouling rear roll bar body mounts on nearside

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,984 miles

Offside rear shock absorber weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,984 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear shock absorber weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,590 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust section heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2013 101,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust section heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 72,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,104 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 31,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,718 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 PNL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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