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VE03 XZD

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,861 mi
Last recorded126,861 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both lower sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,849 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both lower sills corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,100 miles

Slight drag on offside front brake, advise inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,838 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Under floor offside rear, both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

One of multiple exhaust mounts broke off rear, system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,333 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,272 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear seats

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,037 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,587 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

cut in drivers front tyre can not see braid at time of test.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 23,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front discs slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

cut in drivers front and rear tyres, can not see braid at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2006 17,222 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 XZD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

VE03 XZD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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