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FE03 PNN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,216 mi
Last recorded160,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,256 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 150,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 146,830 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 139,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 139,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,026 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front lower ball joint covers deteriorated.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear wheel bearings slightly worn.

Vehicle fairly dirty underneath.

nsf bumper washer spout broken.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,087 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake pads appear well worn.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Osf lower ball joint cover split, but does not appear to be allowing dirt and grit in.

PLastic outer sill covers fitted.

Slight oil mist osr shock absorber

Fail 25 Mar 2015 123,087 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake pads appear well worn.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

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

Osf lower ball joint cover split, but does not appear to be allowing dirt and grit in.

PLastic outer sill covers fitted.

Slight oil mist osr shock absorber

Pass 8 May 2014 113,623 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings,hangings from interior mirror

Fail 7 May 2014 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings,hangings from interior mirror

Pass 15 May 2013 113,732 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits,vertical antiroll bar covers perished, slight oil contamination nsr shock absorber, plastic covers on both outer sills.

Fail 1 May 2012 95,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, tailgate operation stiff, slight scratching to windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2012 95,152 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, tailgate operation stiff, slight scratching to windscreen.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,276 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear silencer box metal mounting bracket corroded

small stone chips front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,075 miles

rear section of the exhaust is quite rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,364 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)

disc pads not visible

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,126 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 PNN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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