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WA03 HJJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 93,919 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 93,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eml on

fr no plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2011 85,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eml on

fr no plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 May 2008 65,473 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 59,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,290 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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WA03 HJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

WA03 HJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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