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VA03 XYX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,547 mi
Last recorded189,547 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 189,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 177,419 miles

Light corrosion to most of underside of vehcile

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,513 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 140,775 miles

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Fail 6 Nov 2017 140,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2156016 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,235 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)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 129,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,113 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 90,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,206 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 74,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,062 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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VA03 XYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VA03 XYX, 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 VA03 XYX registered?

VA03 XYX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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