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AF03 UZC

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,197 mi
Last recorded153,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 153,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,610 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 147,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,292 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,940 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 134,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,836 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 87,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,024 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to show signs of deterioration

Nearside front tyre is starting to get close to the legal limit and is starting to show signs of deterioration

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,908 miles

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

oil leak, possibly from offside cam cover

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,570 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 UZC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

AF03 UZC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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