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WR03 TBX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 152,143 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

centre exhaust slight leak

Fail 3 May 2016 152,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 6 May 2015 147,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Slight grease seapage from osf inner cv boot

Fail 1 May 2015 147,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Slight grease seapage from osf inner cv boot

Pass 6 May 2014 136,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight glasses deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

off side front side light bulb dim

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 7 May 2013 124,060 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side front lower arm rear bush damp with grease

near side front side light lense insecure

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear diff support arm outer bush deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 124,060 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side front lower arm rear bush damp with grease

near side front side light lense insecure

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear diff support arm outer bush deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 109,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 May 2011 95,068 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 79,736 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 May 2009 66,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,674 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 TBX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

WR03 TBX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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