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WU03 WCX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,132 mi
Last recorded104,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 WCX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 104,132 miles

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion to face

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,135 miles

both headlight lens detiorated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,135 miles

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

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

both headlight lens detiorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,856 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,582 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,448 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,391 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre ON LIMIT outer edge

rear tyres ON LIMIT at time if test

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,063 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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WU03 WCX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU03 WCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 WCX registered?

WU03 WCX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 WCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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