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FE03 UNV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 UNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,799 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,426 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,005 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,664 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,185 miles

Battery insecure

engine light on

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,372 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,521 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 UNV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

Is FE03 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 UNV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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