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OV03 XHG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,642 mi
Last recorded121,642 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 120,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,496 miles

rear exhaust slight blow and mounting broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,561 miles

Front discs lipped

Front wiper blades lightly smearing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,561 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Front wiper blades lightly smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,553 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,677 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

object on windscreen outside zone A but effecting drivers view of the road

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder,worn outer,ans has small cuts in areas

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn,but still effective at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,020 miles

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

all flexy hoses deterioated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,020 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all flexy hoses deterioated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,686 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,318 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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OV03 XHG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV03 XHG, 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 OV03 XHG registered?

OV03 XHG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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