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WG03 OFW

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,954 mi
Last recorded121,954 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OFW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 121,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 114,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,617 miles

corrosion suspension components

n/s/f lower ball joint grease boot perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2023 110,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion suspension components

n/s/f lower ball joint grease boot perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 105,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,748 miles

Front brake discs lipped

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake binding

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,219 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 57,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,146 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 37,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,917 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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WG03 OFW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WG03 OFW, 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 WG03 OFW registered?

WG03 OFW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is WG03 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 OFW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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