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SN03 FVU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Engine Covers and Under tray's fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner wheel arches holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both rear brakes slight bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

underneath of vehicle undersealed preventing a full inspection

Fail 5 May 2017 109,136 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All brake disc's corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear sub-frame corroded.

n/s & o/s rear chassis corroded.

n/s & o/s rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,561 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,177 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,733 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,311 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,311 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,135 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,033 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 43,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SN03 FVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN03 FVU, 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 SN03 FVU registered?

SN03 FVU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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