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PF03 CEU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,691 mi
Last recorded140,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 140,691 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,903 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 116,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,632 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,557 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,557 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,728 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,453 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 CEU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

PF03 CEU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is PF03 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 CEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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