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HV03 TFY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 TFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 127,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,315 miles

stone chip on offside of windscreen.

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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HV03 TFY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV03 TFY, 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 HV03 TFY registered?

HV03 TFY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is HV03 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 TFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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