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PGW 574

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,637 mi
Last recorded68,637 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGW 574
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 67,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,218 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,950 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,852 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,127 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,908 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,591 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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PGW 574 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PGW 574, 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 PGW 574 registered?

PGW 574 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is PGW 574 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGW 574 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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