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WM03 BAU

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,817 mi
Last recorded228,817 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 BAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 228,817 miles

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

Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 227,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 226,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 226,074 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 223,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 222,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 220,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 216,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 210,338 miles

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre low

rear disc rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 197,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 195,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 182,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 169,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 157,702 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 157,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 145,672 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 126,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle carrier bushes worn

Pass 17 Jul 2008 103,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,544 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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WM03 BAU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WM03 BAU, 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 WM03 BAU registered?

WM03 BAU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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