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WJ03 VSM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides the trailing arms bushes are getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes corroded from floor exit to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,316 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,784 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 78,423 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 61,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,666 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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WJ03 VSM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ03 VSM, 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 WJ03 VSM registered?

WJ03 VSM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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