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VU03 NJF

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 NJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,307 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2023 85,307 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,057 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes at junction slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle very corroded underneath including suspension and steering components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes at junction slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle very corroded underneath including suspension and steering components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at offside rear junction (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between catalytic converters (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cutting out on the very inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,937 miles

Rear exhaust box front mounting broken away but still adequately supported

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear exhaust mounting broken and system supported

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,997 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,159 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,227 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,251 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 NJF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJF, 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 NJF registered?

VU03 NJF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 NJF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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