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NG03 FCP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,884 mi
Last recorded109,884 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FCP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,884 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers

underbody undersealed

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,024 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

previous welding covered in underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2023 93,919 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

previous welding covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,609 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 91,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front pipe slight exhaust leak

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 77,292 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 72,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2018 72,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2017 68,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section around bracket (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe section around bracket (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 63,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at hanger (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 63,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at hanger (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 59,320 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 59,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 56,148 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 52,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on exhaust and exhaust flanges

Pass 24 May 2013 52,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on exhaust and exhaust flanges

Pass 8 May 2012 48,953 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 45,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 41,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,453 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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NG03 FCP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NG03 FCP, 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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NG03 FCP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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