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RF03 FHE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,354 mi
Last recorded232,354 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 FHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 232,354 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 232,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 215,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Fail 30 May 2014 215,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2013 195,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 195,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 163,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,435 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 881,467 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth - low on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre tread depth - low on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 75,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,798 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RF03 FHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

RF03 FHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is RF03 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 FHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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