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VU03 EEZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 EEZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 107,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

underside of vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody rusted inc suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,220 miles

rusting brake discs

underbody corroded inc suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2023 101,408 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

malfunction indicator lamp on vehicle first used before 01/07/2003

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

on road test can feel the abs working under pedal, abs working ok but would advise further inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,951 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

on road test can feel the abs working under pedal, abs working ok but would advise further inspection

Pass 20 May 2020 90,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,265 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 65,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 65,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 48,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,007 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 41,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,400 miles

offside front tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,598 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,203 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 7 Mar 2007 13,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,255 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 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VU03 EEZ, 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 VU03 EEZ registered?

VU03 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 EEZ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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