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VN03 HMJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 120,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 111,509 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 111,310 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 101,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,237 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 54,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,961 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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VN03 HMJ 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 81%.

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 VN03 HMJ, 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 VN03 HMJ registered?

VN03 HMJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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