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PF03 CEJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,427 mi
Last recorded136,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 136,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Park brake lever close to no more travel.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,916 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,194 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 73,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 65,906 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,323 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,763 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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PF03 CEJ 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 68.8%.

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 PF03 CEJ, 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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PF03 CEJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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