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WD03 NHT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NHT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded. not leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear back plate rusty

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear back plate rusty

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes @ joiner block (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 100,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported no longer mounted to body (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,453 miles

n/s & o/s rear outer floors to sill light corosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,158 miles

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully test outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,861 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sils behind.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,825 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,099 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully test sill behind.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,031 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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WD03 NHT 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 WD03 NHT, 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 WD03 NHT registered?

WD03 NHT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is WD03 NHT safe to buy?

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