MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Crack in window screen but out side off swept area
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
damage to screen o/s lower
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and mount broke (7.1.2)
damage to screen o/s lower
front tyres wearing on inner edges
damage to screen
damage to screen
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/side front brake sticking slightly
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE03 XFR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?
FE03 XFR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is FE03 XFR safe to buy?
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