MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union block (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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