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WU03 WDA

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,447 mi
Last recorded178,447 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 WDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 178,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 175,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 173,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 170,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 170,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 166,236 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 166,234 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 163,412 miles

headlamps different colours

Fail 13 Jun 2017 163,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing (5.2.5a)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt stalk missing (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

headlamps different colours

Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 128,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 123,986 miles

Front pads looking quite low, difficult to fully access through wheels.

N/S/R tyre nearing legal limit on outer section.

Tow bar 7 pin socket slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,034 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 114,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 77,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,696 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 WDA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU03 WDA, 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 WU03 WDA registered?

WU03 WDA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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