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R555 EGO

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 EGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 126,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,003 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,734 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,439 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,571 miles

offside & nearside front tyres showing pronounced abnormal tyre wear to outer read shoulders

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside & nearside front tyres showing pronounced abnormal tyre wear to outer read shoulders

Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,142 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,142 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,475 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,513 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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R555 EGO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R555 EGO, 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 R555 EGO registered?

R555 EGO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is R555 EGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 EGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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