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VE03 AOR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,531 mi
Last recorded136,531 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 AOR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 128,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material four pipes at junction joint (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,153 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 16 Oct 2023 122,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,581 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,863 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,872 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,712 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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VE03 AOR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE03 AOR, 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 VE03 AOR registered?

VE03 AOR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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