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RF03 OVE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,754 mi
Last recorded108,754 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,895 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 97,894 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,271 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both require polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 92,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,288 miles

slight knock on suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,178 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,255 miles

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

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 62,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 57,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,940 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 OVE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

RF03 OVE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is RF03 OVE safe to buy?

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