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FE03 UNJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,638 mi
Last recorded143,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 123,804 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 123,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,759 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2013 115,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

deterioration in rear exhaust

Fail 28 Jan 2012 106,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipes to and from rear junction corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 106,862 miles

brake pipes to and from rear junction corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,143 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 64,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,194 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 UNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE03 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

FE03 UNJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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