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OE03 NDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

194,122 mi
Last recorded194,122 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 NDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 194,122 miles

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 194,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 185,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 174,843 miles

under vehicle corrosion

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2022 171,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear front of inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 171,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear front of inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 170,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 170,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 167,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,875 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,925 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 139,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,197 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,541 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 106,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 92,666 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,051 miles

Rear of Vehicle has Liner (Unable to check rear seat belts)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,833 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,208 miles

rear brakes (drums/shoes) squeal

Pass 18 May 2007 37,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,494 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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OE03 NDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OE03 NDV, 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 OE03 NDV registered?

OE03 NDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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