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RF03 OUK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,295 mi
Last recorded123,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner sills, Front & Rear sub frames, Rear suspension arms.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner sills, Front & Rear sub frames, Rear suspension arms.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Front sub frame.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Front sub frame.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on down pipe flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,325 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 103,181 miles

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly both (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 95,527 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,841 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,232 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 75,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,879 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,274 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 May 2007 44,943 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,551 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 OUK 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 71.4%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

RF03 OUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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