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WJ03 VTD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VTD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,833 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 130,117 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded/ Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,090 miles

Exhaust corroded/ deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,965 miles

Both lower ball joint Dust cover cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,600 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,859 miles

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

Front headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,036 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,393 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,182 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,755 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,736 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,481 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VTD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

WJ03 VTD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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