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AF03 UZJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,477 mi
Last recorded234,477 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 234,477 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 234,476 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket for flexi /rigid pipe join seriously corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket for flexi/rigid pipe join seriously corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers poor

Offside Front subframe corroded near lower arm mounting point

Pass 22 Oct 2020 225,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle carrier stabiliser arm bush perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 215,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 215,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 199,532 miles

Front Headlights:- Interior level switch on "5".

Pass 2 Nov 2017 185,456 miles

EML on dashboard

nsr tyre inside edge is worn unevenly

osf and nsf damper bodies are corroded

osr suspension bushes are deteriated

rear suspension parts in general are starting to corrode

Fail 2 Nov 2017 185,456 miles

EML on dashboard

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

nsr tyre inside edge is worn unevenly

osf and nsf damper bodies are corroded

osr suspension bushes are deteriated

rear suspension parts in general are starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2016 177,394 miles

engine difficult and slow to pass emmissions test

osf and nsf damper bodies corroded

osr tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded and greased over

Fail 8 Nov 2016 177,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine difficult and slow to pass emmissions test

osf and nsf damper bodies corroded

osr tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded and greased over

Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,849 miles

light rear brake pipe rust

osr tyre inner edge uneven

possble ABS fault but passes mot criteria

some rear suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 157,849 miles

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

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

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

light rear brake pipe rust

osr tyre inner edge uneven

possble ABS fault but passes mot criteria

some rear suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible abs fault but passes mot criteria

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible abs fault but passes mot criteria

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,952 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,092 miles

Dash headlight dip adjustment on 5.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Screen wash low.

Slight bind in OSF wheel.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 107,092 miles

Dash headlight dip adjustment on 5.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screen wash low.

Slight bind in OSF wheel.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,993 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,092 miles

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

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 UZJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF03 UZJ, 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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AF03 UZJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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