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WR03 SZZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,015 mi
Last recorded181,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 181,015 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 179,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 176,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased and chassis undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 166,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 153,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 153,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 140,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,459 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 117,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 103,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 98,391 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 92,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,932 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 SZZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WR03 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

WR03 SZZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 SZZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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