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BF03 XUV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 156,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill round diff mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross member and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,423 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 146,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 140,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 132,892 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking over fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,364 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,012 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,827 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,074 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,752 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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BF03 XUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF03 XUV, 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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BF03 XUV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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