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W578 EPU

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 EPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from remote filter hose unions

Rear lower arm brace extremely rusty

Rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 52,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W578 EPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W578 EPU, 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 W578 EPU registered?

W578 EPU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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