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HS03 EAC

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 144,656 miles

Front brake pads look low

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,832 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 137,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 115,432 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 103,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,509 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge and walls perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2018 63,069 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge and walls perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,311 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer tread and starting to perish on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,726 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,603 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,474 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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HS03 EAC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HS03 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS03 EAC registered?

HS03 EAC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is HS03 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 EAC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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