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RF03 OUX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 169,173 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Nearside and Offside, Arch liners (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside, Becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, Worn smooth on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill / Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 169,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill / Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose Nearside and Offside, Arch liners (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside, Becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, Worn smooth on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill / Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 163,711 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 163,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 159,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 159,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 155,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around sump and filter on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 146,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,027 miles

condensation in offside rear light

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,042 miles

Front Oil leak differrential

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,009 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,525 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,046 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 92,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,883 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 58,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 41,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OUX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

RF03 OUX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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