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BG03 UWR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,419 mi
Last recorded154,419 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 154,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R UPPER SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

front to rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2016 154,418 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH SILLS FACING WHEEL (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R UPPER SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

front to rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 154,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 150,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 149,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 141,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,077 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 133,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,106 miles

Both front wipers split.

Engine management light on dash.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front wipers split.

Engine management light on dash.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,663 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 52,895 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,791 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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BG03 UWR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BG03 UWR, 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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BG03 UWR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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