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VU03 DVH

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 DVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,323 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,951 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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VU03 DVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU03 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU03 DVH?

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What year was VU03 DVH registered?

VU03 DVH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is VU03 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 DVH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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