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S555 FXT

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 113,069 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,525 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 102,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,540 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,227 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,288 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,824 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,230 miles

front brake discs worn thin/lipped

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped and inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,439 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped and inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,909 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,670 miles

front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,398 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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S555 FXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S555 FXT, 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 S555 FXT registered?

S555 FXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is S555 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 FXT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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