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PG03 RUV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 6 Jan 2018 126,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 110,676 miles

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

exhaust heat shields rattle slightly

slight leak in front exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,676 miles

exhaust heat shields rattle slightly

slight leak in front exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,780 miles

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 34,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PG03 RUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG03 RUV, 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 PG03 RUV registered?

PG03 RUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is PG03 RUV safe to buy?

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