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HS03 FNX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,804 mi
Last recorded155,804 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 FNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 155,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/side and o/side on drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,063 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 139,874 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,006 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,877 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,414 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,689 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 43,627 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 FNX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HS03 FNX, 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 HS03 FNX registered?

HS03 FNX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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