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WM03 HRD

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 HRD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,529 miles

coolant leak at thermostat housing nearside and at top of radiator

general surface corrosion on underside

slight splitting at both rear trailing arm bushes to body

Fail 20 Jan 2018 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

coolant leak at thermostat housing nearside and at top of radiator

general surface corrosion on underside

slight splitting at both rear trailing arm bushes to body

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,726 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded & slight blow

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,153 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear where comes through floor to junction piece at o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded & slight blow

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and starting to crack 205/70/15 y

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer hanger missing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,204 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,856 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges nearside rear tyre out of shape.

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 HRD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

WM03 HRD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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