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FE03 XFG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 158,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 158,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,723 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 146,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 137,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,867 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 128,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 128,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,322 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 119,053 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,375 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,146 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 XFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

FE03 XFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is FE03 XFG safe to buy?

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