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OW03 KWH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

186,708 mi
Last recorded186,708 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KWH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 186,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 180,746 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 177,522 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,482 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 166,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,417 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,733 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 130,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,687 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes,next to OSR trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,004 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,179 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,358 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,353 miles

Odd Speed Rated Tyres on rear axle.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,353 miles

Odd Speed Rated Tyres on rear axle.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,960 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,661 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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OW03 KWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OW03 KWH, 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 OW03 KWH registered?

OW03 KWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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