MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension and components rusty
Rear underside of vehicle rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested exhaust broken & holed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Rear Brake performance not tested main brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust corroded
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust corroded
front brake discs pitted
pas belt noisy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brake discs pitted
rear exhaust corroded and front heatshield rattles
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brake discs pitted
rear exhaust corroded and front heatshield rattles
o/s/r shock absorber damp
front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to test rear wheel bearings for noise due to transmission drag
uneven tyre wear on front
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX03 OES is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VX03 OES, 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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VX03 OES is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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