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WN03 NLV

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

203,371 mi
Last recorded203,371 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NLV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 203,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 190,875 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 190,875 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 174,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 174,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,576 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 163,576 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,038 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 109,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,477 miles

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

rear exhaust joint and box corroded within the limit.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust joint and box corroded within the limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,283 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated within the limit.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 50,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WN03 NLV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WN03 NLV, 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 WN03 NLV registered?

WN03 NLV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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