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HJ03 UWA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 52,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 51,392 miles

Nearside Front Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated

Offside Front Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2024 51,392 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2023 50,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 49,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,003 miles

front tyres are perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,572 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,734 miles

r/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,552 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,439 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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HJ03 UWA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ03 UWA, 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 HJ03 UWA registered?

HJ03 UWA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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