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PF03 CEK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CEK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 55,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,141 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 55,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,296 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing / Dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 50,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,314 miles

vehical has been standing for some time.rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,009 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 8 May 2014 42,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,447 miles

slight damage on nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,084 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 May 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,856 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 CEK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PF03 CEK, 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 PF03 CEK registered?

PF03 CEK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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