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RF03 OUS

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,513 mi
Last recorded51,513 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 47,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,690 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 OUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

RF03 OUS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RF03 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 OUS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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