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WD03 NJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,100 mi
Last recorded162,100 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 162,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis showing corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis showing corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2019 144,058 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,772 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,467 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,630 miles

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

Offside 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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WD03 NJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

WD03 NJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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