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WR03 DFG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 DFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 146,750 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 142,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 140,001 miles

general under body corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 24 Jul 2024 139,962 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 22 Jul 2023 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure incorrect puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 134,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mounting area, corroded at inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 126,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,753 miles

Offside Rear inner sill been welded near rear trailing arm heavily covered in under seal

Fail 3 Jul 2020 124,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded away near rear trailing arm marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,305 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to inner sill areas/wheel arch area's

Fail 3 Jul 2019 111,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to inner sill areas/wheel arch area's

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,144 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's corroding / side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,676 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,466 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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WR03 DFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WR03 DFG, 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 WR03 DFG registered?

WR03 DFG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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