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REB 68

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,072 mi
Last recorded180,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 68
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 180,072 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 176,684 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 176,684 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 173,595 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 167,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 162,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 149,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 143,716 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 136,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 103,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,172 miles

front brake disc slighty lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,955 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

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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REB 68 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 REB 68, 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 REB 68 registered?

REB 68 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is REB 68 safe to buy?

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