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TUI 2540

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

315,321 mi
Last recorded315,321 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 2540
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 315,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A and crack in Zone B

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr inner sill is corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 293,518 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr inner sill is corroded with in 30cm of suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 275,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 258,153 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf inner rack joint has slight play ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr shock absorber has slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 238,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 228,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 223,795 miles

Offside headlight damaged and insecure, but not yet excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 223,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight damaged and insecure, but not yet excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 205,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 184,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 166,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,370 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW †RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 May 2006 37,925 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT CENTRE WHEEL CAP MOTIF MISSING

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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TUI 2540 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 95%.

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 TUI 2540, 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 TUI 2540 registered?

TUI 2540 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is TUI 2540 safe to buy?

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