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AO03 AHZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,411 mi
Last recorded99,411 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 99,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,185 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 94,671 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 92,676 miles

vehicle extremely muddy underneath

Pass 26 May 2016 90,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,930 miles

vehicle has excessive amount of mud underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,244 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,993 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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AO03 AHZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO03 AHZ, 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 AO03 AHZ registered?

AO03 AHZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is AO03 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 AHZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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