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RF03 OUL

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 113,148 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 113,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 99,876 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

o/s rear brake pipes lightly corroded at conector block

Fail 30 May 2012 99,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light indicates a fault

o/s rear brake pipes lightly corroded at conector block

Pass 13 May 2011 83,169 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,345 miles

Damage to offside front wiper blade connection to wiper arm !

Pass 28 May 2008 52,329 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn

stone chips to windscreen

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 OUL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF03 OUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 OUL registered?

RF03 OUL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is RF03 OUL safe to buy?

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