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NG03 MJX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bith rear inner arches corroded

chassis and silles corroded

front exhaust brackert broken

rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear inner wings and inner silles corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,051 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear inner wings and inner silles corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,254 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,624 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,827 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

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 MJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG03 MJX, 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 NG03 MJX registered?

NG03 MJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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