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ND03 VXP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,242 mi
Last recorded165,242 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 VXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 165,242 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlights have slight deterioration

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,625 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,783 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,365 miles

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,577 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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ND03 VXP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ND03 VXP, 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 ND03 VXP registered?

ND03 VXP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is ND03 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND03 VXP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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