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AP03 ZTV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,208 mi
Last recorded152,208 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,851 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 146,844 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,159 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,258 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,500 miles

EML light on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,428 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

eml light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,629 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,738 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 58,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,393 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,320 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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AP03 ZTV 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 75%.

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 AP03 ZTV, 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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AP03 ZTV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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