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WJ03 VTE

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,858 mi
Last recorded129,858 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 115,508 miles

Offside rear *x* beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,911 miles

slight deterioration to rear axle frame bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 102,818 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken/exhaust supported o/k

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,661 miles

slight deterioration to rear *x* member bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,324 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth

n/s rear tyre has fine cracks on inner sidewall/nail in tread area

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,804 miles

both rear *x* frame bushes show slight deterioration

front disc pads very low

nail in tread area of n/s rear tyre

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to brake pedal anti/slip pad

Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear *x* frame bushes show slight deterioration

front disc pads very low

nail in tread area of n/s rear tyre

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to brake pedal anti/slip pad

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,694 miles

Engine emissions Tested on L.P.G.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,694 miles

Engine emissions Tested on L.P.G.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,835 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 62,694 miles

exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 May 2007 56,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,805 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 VTE 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

WJ03 VTE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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