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S600 CAV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 CAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,504 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2021 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,290 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,322 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 71,321 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,427 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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S600 CAV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 S600 CAV, 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 S600 CAV registered?

S600 CAV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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