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AJ03 CSZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,769 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 28 May 2025 110,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,962 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,971 miles

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,408 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,456 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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AJ03 CSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ03 CSZ, 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 AJ03 CSZ registered?

AJ03 CSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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