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SG03 RUH

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,134 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 134,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,581 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,865 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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SG03 RUH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG03 RUH, 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 SG03 RUH registered?

SG03 RUH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is SG03 RUH safe to buy?

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