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SH03 VUK

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,252 mi
Last recorded227,252 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 227,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 227,252 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 209,237 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 209,237 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 190,312 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 190,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 172,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,829 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 138,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 122,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 4 Jun 2010 101,415 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,889 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,889 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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SH03 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH03 VUK, 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 SH03 VUK registered?

SH03 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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