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SM03 RFL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,535 mi
Last recorded56,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 RFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 49,865 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,475 miles

Front brakes disc's corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,758 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 18,758 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,182 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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SM03 RFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SM03 RFL, 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 SM03 RFL registered?

SM03 RFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SM03 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 RFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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