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RO03 EJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,026 mi
Last recorded110,026 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,026 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,348 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,133 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Dec 2014 82,133 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,722 miles

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

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

ns/osr tyres cracking/deteriorating

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,722 miles

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

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

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

ns/osr tyres cracking/deteriorating

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

rear tyres perished

wipers poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads near warning,

rear exhaust rusty but sound,

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear rollbar link worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres limit edges

rear discs and pads near limit

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres worn to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,474 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front and offside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 28,492 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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RO03 EJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO03 EJV, 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 RO03 EJV registered?

RO03 EJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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