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VO03 VDC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,401 mi
Last recorded197,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 197,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 197,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 188,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between floor and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 188,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut mount Inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between floor and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 180,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 173,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 173,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 169,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 169,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 165,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Poor earth (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,801 miles

Knocking from O/S/F

Fail 16 Jun 2016 158,801 miles

Knocking from O/S/F

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,827 miles

N/S/R brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,827 miles

N/S/R brake back plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 140,807 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 140,807 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,839 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,704 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still fully supported

Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,861 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,851 miles

offside rear diff support mounting/bush not located fully.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 66,376 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 66,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,545 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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VO03 VDC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO03 VDC, 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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VO03 VDC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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