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RF03 DJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 DJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,537 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 114,035 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,759 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2015 111,745 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2014 109,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,159 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,943 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusty and mount rusted off but adequately supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,513 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 99,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,595 miles

Nearside wiper slightly torn.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,595 miles

Nearside wiper slightly torn.

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,743 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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RF03 DJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF03 DJV, 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 RF03 DJV registered?

RF03 DJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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