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RF03 OUN

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OUN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,589 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 53,589 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,001 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,025 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 50,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,475 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 43,699 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 43,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,642 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,715 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,949 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 29,949 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,858 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 OUN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

RF03 OUN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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