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SP03 UPF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,831 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 103,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear propshaft cross tube outer bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,973 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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SP03 UPF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP03 UPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 UPF registered?

SP03 UPF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SP03 UPF safe to buy?

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