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ML03 GOE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,453 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,871 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 49,165 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,439 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 10,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,934 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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ML03 GOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ML03 GOE, 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 ML03 GOE registered?

ML03 GOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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