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VE03 AOV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,383 mi
Last recorded109,383 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,268 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,871 miles

nearside front tyre below legal limit inner edge

offside front tyre close to legal limit outer edge

offside front window inoperative

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,912 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 AOV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AOV, 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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How do I check the history of VE03 AOV?

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What year was VE03 AOV registered?

VE03 AOV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is VE03 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 AOV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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