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N800 SJF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 SJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,475 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 118,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r outer cv gaiter split.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,763 miles

exhaust showing surface corrossion

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,633 miles

N/S/R Outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,315 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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N800 SJF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N800 SJF, 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 N800 SJF registered?

N800 SJF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is N800 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N800 SJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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