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RO03 EKW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,659 mi
Last recorded170,659 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 170,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 170,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 160,430 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 160,430 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hangar corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away from system

Pass 10 Dec 2021 146,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 127,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 127,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,061 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

offside front position lamp slight ly dim output

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

offside front position lamp slight ly dim output

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,733 miles

nearside front tyre tread feathering on outer edge

offside front tyre tyread scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 76,197 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,630 miles

rear no, plate delaminating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,385 miles

rear no. plate delaminating

Pass 16 May 2008 48,048 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,084 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 EKW 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 76.9%.

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 RO03 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

RO03 EKW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 EKW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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