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SO03 BHW

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,333 mi
Last recorded154,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BHW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 141,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 141,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE-LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured SNAPPED/BROKEN AT N/S/REAR (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 130,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 119,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 109,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 99,151 miles

corrosion at exhaust rear silencer

Pass 12 May 2011 90,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 90,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 May 2010 79,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 59,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 49,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 39,762 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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SO03 BHW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SO03 BHW, 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 SO03 BHW registered?

SO03 BHW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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