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RF03 OVU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,201 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheels stiff on rotation possible adjustment needed on brake shoes - advise attention

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,479 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,714 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 OVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

RF03 OVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is RF03 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 OVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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