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WJ03 VTF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,549 mi
Last recorded228,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 228,549 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 218,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 209,353 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 196,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 196,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 193,701 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 193,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 186,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slight movment

slight corrison on exhaust

under body corrison

Pass 6 May 2011 174,316 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre worn

advise o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 157,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 125,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 92,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,405 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 VTF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

WJ03 VTF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is WJ03 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 VTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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