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RN03 WDZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

233,172 mi
Last recorded233,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 WDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 233,172 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery cables (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight washer is broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 224,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is high

Fail 1 May 2025 224,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is high

Pass 23 Jan 2024 217,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 207,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 207,085 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 194,301 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 194,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 176,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 169,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 157,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 150,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 141,529 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 127,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,239 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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RN03 WDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RN03 WDZ, 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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RN03 WDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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