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VX03 OES

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,238 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 148,237 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 142,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 138,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 132,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,371 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 110,129 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 19 May 2011 106,508 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 7 May 2010 99,153 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,341 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 74,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,270 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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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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What year was VX03 OES registered?

VX03 OES is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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