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AF03 UZB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,806 mi
Last recorded191,806 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UZB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 191,806 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 191,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 183,798 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 183,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 170,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 170,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 157,028 miles

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

nearside rear brake shoe anchor pin missing but working satisfactory

rear silencer front mounting missing but system still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2012 140,078 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system getting very rusty & thin

exhaut metal mounting broken on tailbox

Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,092 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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AF03 UZB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green 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 AF03 UZB, 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 AF03 UZB registered?

AF03 UZB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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