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WA03 HHE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,149 mi
Last recorded189,149 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 189,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 189,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 178,712 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 178,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 169,747 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 169,747 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 158,619 miles

both n/s and o/s/r tyreouter white wall split from tyre side wall. No cords exposed or damage to the tyre itself.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 158,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s and o/s/r tyreouter white wall split from tyre side wall. No cords exposed or damage to the tyre itself.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 148,589 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 148,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,916 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,770 miles

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,381 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

rear registration plate begining to delaminate

Fail 18 Feb 2008 90,740 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,901 miles

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

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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WA03 HHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WA03 HHE, 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 WA03 HHE registered?

WA03 HHE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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