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FE03 XFP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,442 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,782 miles

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

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

Rear Seats folded and loaded belts not checked .

Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 102,852 miles

Battery insecure and carrier (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose, notch in operation lock to lock (2.3.6)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,192 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,839 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml warning on

nearside inner c/v boot split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 67,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 59,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,237 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 47,237 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,808 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 XFP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

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

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